Knowing How and When to Say Sorry Can Build Better Friendship
Have you ever argued with a friend and said or done something you regretted? . Knowing how to apologize can help you become friends again and to understand why you fell out in the first place.
Why do we argue?
We argue for all kinds of reasons. For example, you might think your football team is fantastic, but your friend disagrees, or you don't want someone to join in your game. Sometimes, especially if you are angry, things can become out of control, and you'll say or do something you regret. . But it's important to resolve your differences afterwards so bad feelings don't get worse. This is where an apology can help.
What does saying sorry mean?
We all make mistakes, and apologizing is a way of admitting we've got something wrong and will try not to do it again. . An apology needs to show the other person that you are genuinely sorry, you accept responsibility for your actions, and that you want their forgiveness.
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Sometimes another person may pressure you into taking the blame when it has nothing to do with you. If you feel this is happening, try talking about why you argued in the first place and explain how it made you feel. If you still can't agree, you could ask a parent or teacher to help you resolve the problem.
Does apologizing always work?
A genuine apology is a magic word. It may take time for someone to understand and forgive. . But you can feel good about trying to fix things and promising yourself to do better next time.
A. What if it's not my fault
B. How should we apologize to others
C. Try it again if you fail to get others' forgiveness
D. Even after you've said sorry, you could still feel bad
E. Arguing and disagreeing with others occasionally is normal
F. It may be hard to say sorry, but if you want to make something better you must try
G. Sometimes it can be hard to put things right, especially when feelings have been hurt
