Life is a journey filled with ups and downs. Sometimes in the heat of the moment we end up hurting those closest to us.
It can be something you said or did. But either way the pain caused is often deep. Even if it’s unintentional.
So if you find yourself in a situation where you need to apologize to a loved one, friend or partner, a heartfelt message is a good start.
Below are apology messages and quotes to help you ask for forgiveness and express remorse. They will give you ideas so you can find the right words to show you’re sincerely sorry for whatever you’ve done.
Heartfelt Apologies
- I’m deeply sorry for the pain I’ve caused. It was never my intention to hurt you. Please forgive me.
- My actions were inexcusable, and I take full responsibility. I hope we can find a way to move past this.
- I regret every word and action that brought tears to your eyes. Please give me a chance to make things right.
- The thought of causing you pain breaks my heart. I’m truly sorry and hope to heal the wound I’ve caused.
- I miss the connection we once shared. I’m sorry for the mistakes I’ve made and long for your forgiveness.
- Saying sorry seems so insufficient, but it’s a start. Please know I’m sincerely remorseful for my actions.
- I took for granted the love and trust you placed in me. I’m sorry for betraying it and promise to be better.
- My heart aches knowing I hurt you. I’m genuinely sorry and hope for your forgiveness.
- I hope this message conveys my deep regret and desire to make amends. I’m truly sorry.
- Let’s mend what’s broken together. I’m sorry for my part in this and wish for your forgiveness.
Apologies for Misunderstandings
- I’m sorry for the misunderstanding between us. Let’s clear the air and move forward together.
- Miscommunications can hurt, and I regret that ours led to this. I’m sorry and hope to resolve this.
- Our words got lost in translation, and for that, I’m truly sorry. Let’s work on understanding each other better.
- I wish our conversation had gone differently. I’m sorry for any part I played in the misunderstanding.
- Let’s not let a misunderstanding stand between us. I’m sorry for the confusion and hurt it caused.
- I hate that a simple misunderstanding caused us so much pain. I’m sorry and want to make things right.
- I’m sorry for not communicating more clearly, leading to this misunderstanding. Let’s bridge this gap together.
- I apologize for the misinterpretation that led to this. I hope we can clear things up and move forward.
- A misunderstanding has caused unnecessary hurt, and for that, I’m deeply sorry. Let’s start anew.
- I’m sorry for the role I played in this misunderstanding. I hope we can put this behind us.
Apologies After an Argument
- Arguments can be tough, but I hate that ours left us feeling this way. I’m sorry for any hurtful words.
- I’m sorry for letting my temper get the best of me during our argument. Can we talk it out and reconcile?
- Our argument left me feeling empty inside. I’m truly sorry for the pain I caused you.
- I regret that our disagreement escalated the way it did. I’m sorry and want to find common ground.
- Let’s not let this argument define us. I’m sorry for my part in it and hope we can move past this.
- I apologize for the harsh words spoken during our argument. They were uncalled for, and I’m sorry.
- I wish I had chosen my words more carefully during our argument. I’m sorry for the hurt I caused.
- In the heat of the argument, I said things I now regret. Please accept my sincere apology.
- Let’s turn this argument into a learning experience. I’m sorry for the pain it caused and want to make things right.
- I’m sorry for letting our argument get out of hand. I hope we can forgive and grow stronger from this.
Sincere Regrets and Promises for the Future
- I’m sorry for the hurt I’ve caused. I promise to be more mindful of my words and actions in the future.
- My biggest regret is causing you pain. I’m truly sorry and commit to being a better person moving forward.
- I’m sorry for letting you down. I promise to work on myself and ensure this doesn’t happen again.
- Please accept my sincere apologies. I promise to learn from this mistake and improve.
- I’m deeply sorry for my actions. I commit to making positive changes to earn back your trust.
- I’m sorry for the pain I’ve caused. I promise to reflect on my actions and make amends.
- I acknowledge my mistakes and am truly sorry. I promise to do better and treat you with the respect you deserve.
- I’m sorry for the hurt I’ve caused. Moving forward, I promise to be more considerate and understanding.
- I regret my actions deeply. I’m sorry and promise to take steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
- My sincere apologies for the pain I’ve caused. I promise to be more patient and kind in the future.
Apologies from the Heart for Distance and Neglect
- I’m sorry for the distance that has grown between us. My neglect was never intentional, and I long to bridge the gap.
- The silence from my end was deafening, and for that, I am profoundly sorry. Let’s reconnect and rebuild our bond.
- I regret every moment taken for granted and every second of neglect. I’m sincerely sorry and hope to make up for lost time.
- For letting distance come between us, I am truly sorry. I miss what we had and am committed to mending our connection.
- I apologize for my part in the emotional distance that’s grown. I’m here now, hoping to heal the divide.
- I’m sorry for the neglect you felt. It was a mistake to let other things come before our relationship. Let’s mend this together.
- Neglecting our bond was never my intention, and seeing the impact of my actions, I am truly sorry. Let’s work on being closer again.
- I’m sorry for the times you felt alone because I wasn’t there. I’m here now, ready to make things right and eliminate this distance.
- For the neglect that has hurt our relationship, I offer my deepest apologies. I’m committed to making changes to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
- I’m deeply sorry for allowing distance to creep into our relationship. I promise to prioritize our bond and nurture it with the care it deserves.
Apologizing is never easy. But it’s an important step towards forgiveness and making amends. By taking the time to come up with a sincere message you show you’re commuted to fixing the relationship and moving forward. Hopefully these example messages will have helped with that and you’re on your way to making a full apology.
Sally Gibson is the founder of Someone Sent you a Greeting, a holiday/celebration website. Sally’s writing work has been mentioned in Woman’s World, Yahoo, Women’s Health, MSN and more. If you have any questions get in contact with one of the team via the about page.