When you apologize, your partner is wondering at some level something along the lines of: “If I forgive you, will you just take that as permission to hurt me again in the same way tomorrow?” Discussing how and what you will do differently next time helps your loved one believe that continuing the relationship with you is a worthwhile risk.
Actively show you are willing to expend your time and energy to make things better for your spouse. If you don’t know how, ask your partner: “What can I do to make things better?”
Actively show you are willing to expend your time and energy to make things better for your spouse. If you don’t know how, ask your partner: “What can I do to make things better?”
