What is apology language? Therapist explains the types

From requesting forgiveness to making restitution, here are five apology languages in a relationship.

Published on: Jan 11, 2024 8:46 AM IST

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Like the love language, every relationship has its apology language as well. The way we seek apology after accepting and taking responsibility for our mistakes helps in improving the health of the relationship. It is important to normalise the conflicts in a relationship and find ways to address them. Couples Therapist Jordan Dann shared the five apology languages. (Unsplash)

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Expressing regret helps the partner to understand what we have felt after knowing about the impact of our mistake.  (Unsplash)

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Accepting responsibility for the mistake and communicating it to the partner can help in addressing it in a healthy way.  (Unsplash)

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Making restitution and inviting the partner to find solutions together helps in restoring trust.  (Unsplash)

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Promising change and working on it to make things better helps the partner to feel better.  (Unsplash)

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Requesting for forgiveness and giving time to the partner to heal and return to the relationship is a healthy way of addressing conflict.  (Unsplash)