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50 Ways to Show Someone You're Sincerely Sorry

08/09/2020 - 03:30 PM

Nobody likes messing up — that's a fact. But, unfortunately, upsetting the people closest to us [1] is, while uncomfortable, also completely unavoidable. That's why it's important to know how to apologise to your friends, family, and significant other in a sincere way that is personalized and filled with love. We won't deny that swallowing your pride for long enough to say your sorry really sucks, but it's an important stage of the forgiveness process; and as the old saying goes, if you do the crime, well, you've also got to do the time.

There are a few ways you can apologise [2]. The best place to start is with an honest conversation where you own your mistakes, don't make excuses, and also ask for forgiveness. But beyond telling someone you're sorry, it's important to also show them you're sorry — and that's where we come in. Ahead, see 50 ways to show someone you're sincerely sorry and work your way back into their heart.

Send a Bunch of Beautiful Flowers to Their House

Or a Bunch of Native or Dried Flowers That Will Last Even Longer

Make or Buy Tasty Chocolate Truffles as a Gift

Surprise Them With Brunch at Their Favourite Cafe

Treat Them to Breakfast in Bed

Send a Handmade Card Featuring a Joke Only They'll Understand

Borrow a Friend's Dog and "Gift" It to Them For the Day

Own Up to What You Did

Ask How You Can Make It Up to Them . . . Then Do That

Don't Make Excuses For Your Actions

Promise That You Won't Make the Same Mistake Again

Say Sorry . . . and Really Mean It

Bake Their Favourite Treat and Hand Deliver It

Plan a Surprise Picnic at a Scenic Location

Fill a Gift Box With Their Favourite-Coloured Skittle

Make a Bouquet Out of Their Favourite Dessert

Paint the Words "Sorry For Being a Prick" on a Potted Cactus

Treat Them to Dinner at Their Favourite Restaurant

Create a Playlist With All Their Favourite Songs

Hand Deliver a Coffee to Their House Before Work

Send Their Favourite Meal For Dinner as a Surprise

Leave Post-Its That Say "I'm Sorry" Around Their Apartment

Spell the Word "Sorry" on Their Doorstep With Their Favourite Candy

Organise a Pamper Day to Make Them Feel Special

Don't Blame Them For Your Bad Behaviour

Don't Make Them Come to You — Go to Them

Give Them Space If They Ask For It

Gift Them Love Heart Candy With the Words "I'm Sorry" on Them

Write a List of Creative Ways You'll Make It Up to Them

Ask For Forgiveness

Decorate Cookies With the Word "Sorry"

Write a Handwritten Note Saying Sorry

Don't Expect to Be Forgiven Immediately

Text Them the Words "I'm Sorry" in a Different Language Every Day

Surprise Them With a Fun Day Out

Create a Cute, Custom Phone Background For Them

Hide Notes That Say "I'm Sorry" in the Pockets of Their Clothes

Ask How You Can Make Things Right

Book a Surfing Lesson and Spend the Day Laughing

Write a Poem Expressing How Sorry You Are

Write and Perform a Song to Say You Love Them

Be Honest About the Mistakes You've Made

Transform Your Outside Space Into a Cinema With Their Favourite Treats

Plan a Fun or Romantic Weekend Away

Re-create Their Favourite Meal at Home If You're on a Tighter Budget

Make Them a Heartfelt Apology Gift, Rather Than Buying One

Learn From Your Mistakes and Forgive Yourself, Too

Apologise in a Way That Matches Their Love Language

Commit to Spending More Time Doing the Things They Love

Be Patient With Them If It Takes Time to Be Forgiven


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