Apologizing to your wife: How an apology might save your marriage

Written on December 12, 2009 by David C. Sarnacki

Psychology Todaytutors men on how to apologize to a woman and maybe save a marriage along the way. [NOTE: This was written before the Tiger Woods scandal!]

Sam Margulies gives men these six elements of a proper apology to a woman(excerpt):
1. Acknowledge the Wrongful Act [”I was wrong and I am sorry.”]
2. Acknowledge that You Have Hurt her Feelings [”I was wrong and I am sorry that I have hurt your feelings.”]
3. Express Your Remorse [”I was wrong and I am sorry that I hurt your feelings and I feel terrible that I have done something that has hurt you.”]
4. State Your Intention Not to Repeat [”I know that I am sometimes insensitive to what you need but I am going to try my hardest not to do it again.”]
5. Offer to Make Amends [”What can I do to make it up to you?”]
6. Seek Forgiveness [”Will you forgive me?” or “Can you forgive me?”]

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