Do you ever get over-identified with your ego and act immaturely? When you do, it’s not unusual to say something that hurts or offends a loved one. While it’s perfectly human for it to happen, don’t let it go unaddressed. Own your part and apologize as soon as you possibly can. They’ll feel better and so will you. Next time you even think that an apology might help to heal the situation…
Make it.
Steve and Jarl
A genuine apology when there has been a perceived affront is the right thing to do. Automatically saying “I’m sorry but” when there is no real sorry intended is annoying.
I agree with that Ray. It’s the ‘but’ that makes it annoying because it discounts what was said before, so it’s not really an apology.
The idea behind this is exactly what I do, BUT I used to do it because I thought I was responsible for everything. Now that I see my place, it is still a great idea, but from the place of heart rather than the place of power.
I think we humans are so fascinated by rationalism because it is not our nature, so it holds the allure of a sapphire in a mudpile.
Unsure how those two paragraphs are connected!