You are probably already familiar with the term love language, right? Love language or love language is a person's way of expressing their love for others.
In addition to love language, there is also the term apology language, here! Apology language is an apology language to express regret for the mistake and how you accept it.
Well, you are wondering what is the form of your apology language and that of your partner? Keep scrolling down, here are the types of apology languages!
Expressing Regret
Through an apology or expressing regret, you express regret for hurting your partner and admit that the behavior shown was wrong. You can show remorse in the form of "Sorry, I'm really sorry that I wrongly accused you." Expressing regret means that you are truly apologizing with regret.
Accepting Responsibility
This apology language requires you to take responsibility for the mistake. Your partner not only needs the word "sorry" but also needs you to admit you were wrong.
It is important to accept responsibility without explaining reasons or justifications. An example of a sentence that describes accepting responsibility is "I'm sorry I did something bad. I should have discussed it with you first."
Restitution
This apology language is important for following up the apology with an action, such as “I'm sorry I'm late and wasted your time. What can I do to make up for the time you wasted waiting for me?” Sentences in restitution show that you take an action seriously to change the situation.
Genuinely Important
This apology language offers not only a sincere apology, but also an expression of how you would make changes to ensure the action will not be repeated.
Those who have this language of apology need to hear that their partner is willing to change their behavior and explain how they will be better off in the future. For example, “I'm sorry, I'm so stubborn. I'm trying to hear your opinion in the future."
Requesting Forgiveness
If this is the language of your apology or even that of your partner, it's important to follow up the apology with a request that they forgive you. For example, “Sorry, I know this is the second time I'm late. I promise this is the last. Will you forgive me?"
When you or your partner pay attention to apology language and know which one is the most effective, it will be a good thing for the relationship going forward. You can also learn which communication is most effective to use as an apology in times of conflict or disagreement.
After knowing the apology language from the discussion above, what is the form of apology language for you and your partner?