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Write an Apology That Works

Craft a genuine apology that repairs trust and prevents repeat harm.

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# Write an Apology That Works **Best model:** Claude 4 Sonnet **Category:** Relationships & Communication **Tags:** apology, relationship repair, communication, empathy ## Description Craft a genuine apology that repairs trust and prevents repeat harm. ## Prompt Help me apologize for [ACTION]. To: [PERSON]. Impact: [HOW IT HURT THEM]. Structure: 1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Name the specific behavior without excuses. 'I [did X].' Not 'I'm sorry you felt...' 2. IMPACT: Show you understand how it affected them. 'I realize this made you feel...' 3. RESPONSIBILITY: Own it fully. No 'but,' no context that minimizes. 4. REMORSE: Genuine expression of regret. 5. REPAIR: What you'll do to make it right (specific, immediate). 6. PREVENTION: What you'll change to avoid repeating. 7. SPACE: Offer them time to process without pressure. 8. FOLLOW-THROUGH: Timeline for checking in. Tone: Humble, specific, patient. Avoid: over-explaining, self-pity, demanding forgiveness.

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