When Saying Sorry Saves Relationships

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Apology is such a great word that when the act is done, it brings peace and prevents any issue from getting worse. When something wrong is done to me, I expect an apology as that would mean the individual is remorseful, of course, if it is done with all honesty. They say a mistake isn't a mistake again once the same act is being repeated and so, saying sorry repeatedly is useless because it's seen that the person isn't ready to take to corrections or change.

Same as I love people to apologise wholeheartedly, I do the same too whenever I am at fault so that the problem would be resolved quickly instead of prolonging it which could ruin a relationship either with one's friends or partner. This is why I don't hesitate to apologise when need be, especially knowing that mistakes are inevitable and doing what needs to be done has shown how considerate you are and wanting to end any argument that may arise in the future.


In many cases, I have found myself apologising and not to the same offence because I am someone who takes correction and is conscious so that it won't happen again. One has to also stay on their lane and not cross their boundaries when "I am sorry" has been sent out as it is seen as one who understands and considers other people.

There was a time I was sad in my room and all I wanted was to be alone and nurse my pain. I am a temperamental person, and to avoid transferring any aggression to another person, I try to be alone to calm myself for the time being, even at that moment, I wouldn't pick up my calls until my mind has settled and back to my normal self.


I was indoors all through the day and at a time, I kept hearing a series of banging on my door of which I had shouted from inside to inform the person I was busy and did not need anyone around me. But my friend kept banging, insisting that I opened the door. At that moment, I was getting mad and the state I was in kept growing into something else. The constant banging on my door kept sending a frustrated signal to my brain. I couldn't take it anymore, so, I stood up, and opened the door angrily not knowing she was at the door and that knocked her off which affected her forehead too. I didn't notice that because my head was bowed to the ground while I told her not to disturb me again.

She left slowly while putting her hand on her forehead. As she turned, I closed my door and went back to the state I was in. At that point, my heart was beating faster and my conscience saying to me that I did the wrong thing. I couldn't concentrate on my thought but the thought that I did badly and needed to apologise kept coming. It was now a battle of two thoughts rummaging in my heart, one was still about my unhappy situation and the other was my conscience telling me to go and apologise. I never liked to offend or hurt anyone but this has happened.



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After some hours and knowing she would be in her room which was facing mine, I knocked at the door, whispered that I was the one. The next thing was for her to open up with her squeezed face. I knew she was angry at me and before she even said any word, I apologised and made her know why I was locked inside. She explained how she wanted to check up on me seeing how I hadn't come outside since and was worried. I kept apologising so she could know I meant it and that I never wanted anything to come between us.

What surprised me was how she said she wasn't angry at me because she already knew the kind of person I was and also, she understood my reaction earlier which to me, was an act of maturity which an ordinary person wouldn't think to that perspective.

Our relationship never got affected by it but kept going smoothly. I could see how understanding she was and also close to noticing my reaction whenever I was down and instead of getting mad at me or discontinuing the relationship, she acted maturely and that was something I cherish in her.


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Great story dear. True friends understand like yours did. Apology shows strength, not weakness.

Exactly. True friends understand. Thank you for reading.

it was a pleasure dearest

I understand your situation at the moment your friend came looking. This made you hit her unknowingly and great you reflected and saw the need to apologize, fortunately, your friend is also an understanding being and making reconciliation became easier
Your bold step was awesome
Thanks for sharing

Yes. It was a bold step for me and also, I didn't want to hurt anyone and see myself as being prideful. Thank you, mama ❤️

There are some situations where one needs his or her solitude. In such instances, disturbances are highly undesired. I am glad that your friend understood everything after you apologized to her.

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Yea, we don't want any disturbances on such days when we are down and just want to be alone. Thank you 😊

You are welcome, 🙏🙏🙏

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Some didn't know how can a simple word do a lot in a relationship. One thing thay stop them from doing is because of their "pride" which for sure can ruin anything. There are some too that won't even communicate as they are already blinded with rage, that's another thing when they failed to talk. We can't even say "sorry" to them if that happen. But most of all, when saying sorry, the sincerity must show, and do not just say sorry jusy because that's the right thing to do. As we say sorry, we should really reflect too, on what we did to say sorry 💓

You are so right. Pride stops one from apologising and accepting their blames but that ruin everything if they aren't careful. Saying sorry isn't enough but to reflect and make sure we aren't doing same mistake. Thank you 😊

She's really an understanding person for her to have not escalated the issue.

Apologizing is a magic word that has the effect of melting hearts and just like you, I don't waste time in saying sorry to any one I might have offended. I also learn from my errors not to repeat the same offense at least consciously on my part.

Apologizing doesn't cost much neither does it deplete any thing from us rather it makes us the bigger person.

Apologising is so powerful that we all need to imbibe such attitude to be remorseful of our actions towards others. Thank you, sis.

Very correct.

Have a nice day 🥰

The mistake that you made was not a deliberate one - nevertheless it affected your friend. Despite your own chagrin you reflected on the situation and apologised. That showed that you valued your relationship. It is great that your friend understood you. She acted maturely but you also did.

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You are right. We both acted maturely and that is a value of keeping good relationship moving. Thank you 😊