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Have you hurt your boyfriend and are now regretting it? It’s okay—we’re all human, and sometimes our emotions get the better of us. All healthy relationships sometimes have moments where we slip up, and learning how to repair our relationships through apologies is an important part of mature communication. If you’re wondering how to convey your feelings over text, we’ve got you covered. We’ll walk you through this situation with our guide on how to apologize to your boyfriend over text.
This article is based on an interview with our dating coach, John Keegan. Check out the full interview here.
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- Try to apologize sooner rather than later. Taking too much time to apologize after you’ve made a mistake can make it harder for you and your boyfriend to see eye-to-eye. [12] X Expert Source John Keegan
Dating Coach Expert Interview. 25 May 2021.Thanks - If your boyfriend doesn’t forgive you, it’s sometimes best to move on. Give him some time to see if he’ll come around, but if he doesn’t, you’re not a bad person for ending the relationship. [13] X Expert Source Patti Novak Williams
Professional Matchmaker & Dating Coach Expert Interview. 12 January 2021.Thanks
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- ↑ Patti Novak Williams. Professional Matchmaker & Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 12 January 2021.
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 25 May 2021.
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-art-of-a-heartfelt-apology-2021041322366
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/better-divorce/201904/what-s-wrong-apologies-and-how-make-them-right
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/better-divorce/201904/what-s-wrong-apologies-and-how-make-them-right
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-say-sorry-and-mean-it
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/speaking-about-trauma/202101/i-m-sorry-how-do-you-offer-real-apology
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 25 May 2021.
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_three_parts_of_an_effective_apology
- ↑ Courtney Quinlan. Matchmaker & Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 27 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202208/how-to-forgive-and-to-get-forgiveness
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 25 May 2021.
- ↑ Patti Novak Williams. Professional Matchmaker & Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 12 January 2021.
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