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So you made a mistake and you want to apologize for it—that’s great! Apologies are the first step towards making amends, but they can sometimes be tricky, especially if it’s your girlfriend’s dad. But he’ll appreciate and respect you for doing it, and it’s not as difficult to do as you might think. To help you do it right, we’ve put together a list of tips and strategies you can use to apologize and convince your girlfriend’s dad that you mean it.
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- If your girlfriend’s dad starts getting angry, back off for a bit. Wait until he’s ready to talk to you before you apologize.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/growing-friendships/202106/how-not-apologize
- ↑ Michelle Shahbazyan, MS, MA. Life Coach, Author, and Speaker. Expert Interview. 18 March 2020.
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_three_parts_of_an_effective_apology
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/growing-friendships/202106/how-not-apologize
- ↑ https://www.perfectapology.com/apologies-to-parents.html
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- ↑ https://www.perfectapology.com/apologies-to-parents.html
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_three_parts_of_an_effective_apology
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/1002446748/youre-apologizing-all-wrong-heres-how-to-say-sorry-the-right-way
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