How do you respond to a genuine apology?
Examples of How to Respond to an Apology or ‘I’m Sorry’
- “Thank you for reaching out to me. I’m still dealing with a lot right now, so we’ll need to talk more later.”
- “I appreciate hearing from you, but I can’t process this right now. I just need more time to get past some of this.”
How do you acknowledge someone’s apology without accepting it?
Validate what they are doing by verbally recognizing it. If someone were to say “I’m sorry for….” or “I’m asking for your forgiveness about…” you could express gratitude by saying “Thank you for offering your apology and recognizing that this was hurtful to me. I appreciate that you’d like to be forgiven.”
What does it mean when someone ignores your apology?
It means they believe that you had no justification to do what you did. And you feeling guilty enough to apologize isn’t enough for them to forgive you. Saying “I apologize” does not make up for anything. Sincerity has no affect on someone who has been hurt.
Can you forgive someone but not accept their apology?
The decision to forgive is up to the offended person and should be given freely, based on whether the apology allows the hurt to be repaired, or if the person who is hurt is ready to let the hurt go. Sometimes an apology is necessary, and even accepted graciously, but does not fully repair the relationship.
What does I accept your apology mean?
Accepting an apology is equivalent to saying you forgive the person at fault. When done, it usually means the person is feeling regretful, and they want to make amends with you. If, however, you just cannot find it in yourself to forgive, they you owe it to the person to let them know that you need more time.
When should you not accept an apology?
6 Times You Don’t Need To Accept An Apology, According To Experts
- When The Apology Isn’t Genuine. Giphy.
- You’re Not Ready. Giphy.
- When You’ve Heard It All Before. Giphy.
- When You’re Ready To End The Relationship Or Cut Off Ties. Giphy.
- When The Apology Isn’t Specific. Giphy.
- When You’ve Experienced Trauma. Giphy.
What does it mean when a narcissist apologizes?
When a narcissist apologizes, they’re not admitting they were at fault or did something wrong. Narcissists lie all the time, and an apology is just another lie they use to get back any attention or admiration they may have lost.
Do narcissists accept apologies?
Narcissists regard any kind of hurt as cause for retaliation and revenge. If someone apologizes to them (often in a misguided attempt to end conflict), narcissists see it as proof of their superiority and may take the opportunity to further punish that person for whatever s/he may or may not have done wrong.
How do you politely accept an apology?
Try saying: “Thank you, I needed to hear this apology. I really am hurt.” Or, “I appreciate your apology. I need time to think about it, and I need to see a change in your actions before I can move forward with you.” Don’t attack the transgressor, as hard as it may be to hold back in the moment.
Is it okay to accept an apology?
If you’ve been wronged, you want to feel as though the apology you receive is genuine. If it’s not, that’s one of those times when you shouldn’t feel as though you’re obligated to accept. ‘ When they’re not sorry and/or it’s not alright, it is perfectly okay to not accept an apology.”
What is a backhanded apology?
A non-apology apology, sometimes called a backhanded apology, nonpology, or fauxpology, is a statement in the form of an apology that does not express remorse, or assigns fault to those ostensibly receiving the apology. It is common in politics and public relations.
Will a narcissist accept an apology?
From time to time, nearly all of us make mistakes that hurt others. Fortunately, an earnest apology can soothe feelings, rebuild trust, and infuse healing into a damaged relationship. Authentic and heartfelt apologies, however, are rarely given by narcissists.
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