Friendship Day 2022: 5 ways to apologise to your friend without saying sorry
Updated On Aug 07, 2022 08:50 AM IST
- No relationship is complete without arguments and misunderstandings. It makes the bond stronger but that doesn't mean you will fight every day and expect the other person to forgive you every time. Sorry has become a very underrated term. There are several alternatives to sorry that hold more value.
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We all have one friend in our lives that are not expressive. These are the people who have a hard time apologising verbally by saying one of the 'magical' words 'sorry' when they hurt a dear one. It is not the sorry that matters but the realisation that comes after breaking a close one's heart. Sometimes we say sorry but don't really mean it. That is worse than not uttering a word. Here are a few ways to apologise to your friend without saying sorry.(Unsplash)
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Be affectionate: Communication is the key to hold on to any great relationship. Give your friend some time and then try to talk out your differences. Listen to them first and then tell them why you reacted the way you did. Do not get overwhelmed and say anything that is going to hurt them further. Be calm and expressive.(Unsplash)
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Do things that you both like doing together: Go for a movie or call them over and bake or cook something and talk out the differences.(Unsplash)
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Take them out: Drop a text and tell them you want to take them out for lunch or dinner to their favourite place. What could have taken longer might get sorted in a couple of minutes since food can brighten up anyone's mood.(Unsplash)
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Chose action over words: Try showing your affection by doing things that will make them feel special. Sometimes, when we are trying to express ourselves, we tend to get carried away and ruin things instead of mending them.(Unsplash)
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