HOW TO APOLOGIZE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP 1. ADMIT YOU ARE WRONG Many grown-ups are not humble enough to admit to their fault. Will you mess up your love just because of your pride? 2. EXPLAIN WHY YOU DID WHAT YOU DID Give the background sequence of events that led to you being on the wrong. A blank apology doesn't address the issue 3. HEAR FROM YOUR PARTNER HOW HE/SHE FEELS Allow your partner to vent, cry, shout, and tell you how much your actions/words pain him/her. Emotions and hurt shouldn't be hidden if true reconciliation and healing are to occur.