When no apology is forthcoming, a forgiving person will take the initiative to lovingly confront the person in the wrong and offer forgiveness.

A forgiving person stands ready to forgive when an apology is offered.

The quicker and more thorough the apology, the more likely the apologizer is to receive genuine forgiveness and restoration of the relationships.

A sincere apology will deepen the relationship rather than destroy it.

Anytime an apology is followed by an excuse for the offense, the excuse cancels out the apology in my mind.

Expressing regret is the emotional aspect of an apology.

For an apology to be accepted, you need to speak the language that conveys to the offended your sincerity.

What most people are looking for in an apology is sincerity.

Apologizing to oneself requires self-talk.

Those we care about most are those most affected by our apologies.