10 response to an apology when it’s not okay

For the longest time, when someone apologizes to me, I would say it’s okay knowing I’m really not okay with just an apology.

Recently, I’ve learned of other responses to an apology that helped me maintain healthy boundaries within my relationships.

So next time you too can say this instead of “it’s okay” or “it’s fine” when it really isn’t.

1. Thank you, l am really hurt and needed to hear that.

2. I appreciate your apology. I need time to sit with it.

3. Thank you for taking responsibility. I love you.

4. I accept your apology and need to see some changes moving forward.

5. I know apologizing isn't easy, thank you for owning that.

6. I really appreciate hearing that. Let's move on.

7. That really hit me hard. Thank you for apologizing. I forgive you.

8. I hear your apology and want to talk about the impact of what happened.

9. Thanks for apologizing. I know everyone makes mistakes or has off moments.

10. Your apology means a lot. What do we need to do to help prevent this from happening again?

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