Status Updates From Why Won’t You Apologize?: H...

A firm, constructive complaint. Lets your partner know you care and that you’re willing to fight for it to define our bottom line which includes our needs and the limits of our tolerance which it’s at the heart of having both a relationship and a self. doing so is ultimately an act of kindness and respect. I really like the section in this part where it talks about the pursuer and the distance relationship.

It’s okay to accept the apology even if you don’t agree with it. No need to get into a tug of war.

For some it’s easier to perform apologies rather than admit their faults.

This past section was all about how if you want someone to apologize and they have offended you in some way. It’s best to be short and to the point to allow them time to reflect on what it is you’re saying. It also talked about how using eye statements is important.

This last chapter was really interesting and talked about those who do heinous acts and how you can’t expect a apology from them until they are honest with themselves. It’s important to protect yourself first!

Chapter 4 really resonated with me and made me think about conversations that I have had with my own mom around the past.

I really like it so far!