If you have accidently done something that was promised never to be done again, and you really did not mean to do it, and were only trying to help. (and the "mess up" was not cheating or anything like that)
2007-01-20 08:27:43 · 13 answers · asked by JB4EV 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
First off - you can't promise to "never do something again." You can promise to try to never do it again but you can't promise that you will NEVER do it again.
Secondly - Be honest about it. Apologize, Grovel. DO NOT TRY TO DEFEND YOURSELF OR EXCUSE YOUR BEHAVIOR!!!!! This makes the other person MUCH less forgiving. Honesty goes along way and grovelling take it even further ;) Understand that saying you're "sorry" doesn't always fix things. It takes time to prove that you are changing. Be prepared to accept whatever consequences there are. Ask the person to help you do better. And Keep Groveling!
2007-01-20 09:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by Tiny Leprechaun 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the level of the offense and are you apologizing to a friend, relative or spouse? (you mention "cheating")
Ask your offendee how you can make restitution. Then fulfil as much of that as is within your power to do so patiently, lovingly and without complaint consistently for as long as it takes and eventually the trust will be regained if you stay on the straight and narrow. Always, the words "I'm sorry" with sincerity and actions to back it up will usually find grace and forgiveness from the hearer.
2007-01-20 10:18:58 · answer #2 · answered by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to do more than make promises this time. You need to take some kind of action that makes the other person feel you are better than your word. What you say? No idea since I don't have the details but i suspect you do.
2007-01-20 08:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by Ande 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would write a heartfelt note stating how sorry your were and that you were only trying to help. Promise that if you are given a second chance, you NEVER do it again and see what happens.
2007-01-20 08:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by speedy_me18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds!
2007-01-20 08:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by Mustang Sally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say it and MEAN IT. then show you mean it by making sure you NEVER do it again. Actions DO speak louder and mean more than words.
2007-01-20 09:04:39 · answer #6 · answered by Tweekiebear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a romantic dinner, and just say it.
Promise never to do that again
2007-01-20 08:31:52 · answer #7 · answered by Sweet_summer_breeze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest that you explain the situation to the person and try to make it understanding. TRY NOT TO DO IT AGAIN.
2007-01-20 08:43:34 · answer #8 · answered by lisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to look at yourself to why you keep doing this, cause general once you have did something... most likely it could happen again. honesty is the best policy..
2007-01-20 08:31:17 · answer #9 · answered by shelly v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Got a long way to go homey...say your sorry
2007-01-20 08:35:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋