By: Aneesha Perkins Has someone you were dating or in a relationship with hurt you, walked away, and never apologized? The experience probably left you clueless and in the dark. While they went on enjoying life and continued to date other people, you couldn’t seem to move beyond what happened. You may have become guarded, promising yourself never to become vulnerable to … [Read more...]
On the Receiving End of an Apology
by Harriet Hairston When someone--namely your spouse--attempts to apologize to you after an accident, misunderstanding or wrongdoing, how do you respond? How would you like your spouse to respond? Before answering those questions, take a look at the following scenario: Rashid and Alana (names changed to protect both innocent and guilty) are a married couple about to … [Read more...]
Get (And Give) A Better Apology
by Tara Pringle Jefferson I don't want to put my husband on blast, but for most of our relationship (6+ plus years) I've felt his apologies have been lackluster. Now, I'm not asking that he get down on bended knee with a tray of brownies (yum) and a bouquet of lillies, and beg my forgiveness. One, our arguments have never been that deep, and two, that's a bit much, … [Read more...]