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    How do you say sorry to someone you hurt?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
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    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    It is best not to avoid the situation. Take the step to talk with them. Let them know that you know you hurt them and are sorry about it. Let them also know that you will correct your behavior in the future, then be sure to do so.
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    How do you apologize to a guy you love?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
    Licensed Social Worker
    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    You just do it. It's best to talk face to face. Figure out in advance what the offense was and address it clearly and directly. Don't demand forgiveness, but rather focus on your apology. Make it clear that you did not intend to hurt or make fun of him.
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    How do I get my boyfriend to forgive me over text?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
    Licensed Social Worker
    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    That is a tough one. Apologies are better to do in person, if possible. But if it is not possible, choose your words carefully for the text. Don't be trite. Own the problem. Don't use cute emojis or try to minimize the problem.
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    How do you show someone you're sorry?
    Klare Heston, LCSW
    Licensed Social Worker
    Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).
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    The best way to 'show' it is to correct the behavior in future interactions—for example, don't call them names again, don't be late again, etc.
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