"An Apology Goes A Long Way" - The LADY JAZ LIVE Show on KLJN 107.7

The old saying that "an apology goes a long way" means it's effective and yields a positive result. When a company apologizes for selling a defective product or failing to live up to their promise, it usually wins back customer trust. The apology may require rectifying the problem by fixing the defective product or by other kinds of restitution. When our mate has spoken hurtful words or otherwise dogged us, a sincere apology usually wins our respect and forgiveness.

Apologizing can be a hard thing to do. Our human nature fights against admitting we've done wrong. Emotions and pride can get in the way. Sometimes we fear that apologizing shows weakness or will bring a consequences.

 An apology should admit a mistake and express regret. It's an important remedy for healing a damaged relationship. It tells the offended party that the relationship is important. An apology helps resolve disputes and conflicts.

 An apology has a number of positive effects. It doesn't erase past actions or the harm done, but it can erase the negative effects of those actions. A sincere apology brings relief by releasing the emotions, anger, resentment and bitterness. The apology soothes the wound and begins to heal the hurt. It allows the mending of the relationship to begin.

By apologizing, we humble ourselves and are able to unload the guilt for our wrong action and the hurt we have caused another person. It restores self-respect because we take responsibility for our actions. We regain the love, respect and intimacy we once had with our mate.

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