Importance Of Saying Sorry

Saying “Sorry” and understanding its components
There are umpteen numbers of time, when one has said “sorry” – and quite often, if not most of those times, without understanding the real meaning of the word “sorry”. A misunderstanding, a miscommunication, or an exchange of harsh words – in any relationship – can lead to resentments and regretful situations later. The two simple words, “I’m sorry” can result in such hard feelings to vanish – depending on how this expression comes out - it could be a matter of accepting responsibility, and not to lay blame on someone else.
Quite often, these words are said without it being a heart-felt apology – without sincerity and any humility. Just regretting the incident, does not actually mean an apology. When we make a mistake, it usually brings in our instinct to dig our heels in, take an undue or

The recommended rules of saying sorry, meaning it and accepting it could be summarised as:
 An apology should always avoid the word “but” (as in: “I am sorry, but you started this or said this and that…”). In true sense, it should never matter what went wrong before or what comes after. If we have hurt someone or done something wrong, and if we need to say sorry, we should say it with all humility and acceptance of responsibility – without any ifs and buts!
 The apology should never be conditional (as in: “If my words pained you then I am sorry for hurting you”). Under such a statement, we are trying to say that the fault was of the other person (and not ours) and we are trying to make them feel better.
 Once someone has apologised, and this has been accepted, the matter should be treated as closed for ever. Let that matter never be brought up times and again – it will only keep on disturbing us.
 The apology should never be used to make the other person feel small – either in public or in private. Turn the page…Close the chapter… And, move