How do you graciously accept an apology?

Try saying: “Thank you, I needed to hear this apology. I really am hurt.” Or, “I appreciate your apology. I need time to think about it, and I need to see a change in your actions before I can move forward with you.” Don’t attack the transgressor, as hard as it may be to hold back in the moment.

What is the reply of it’s OK?

You could certainly say, ‘I’m fine with this’, along with many other options.

How do you respond to someone who has hurt you?

Choose to respond intentionally instead of reacting instinctively. 2. Resist the tendency to defend your position. If you determine that you need to confront the person who has hurt you, offer only your point of view about the incident. It is amazing how many confrontations you can diffuse by removing defensiveness and hostility.

How do you ask for forgiveness from someone who hurt you?

Humbly ask forgiveness. Describe your inner state of guilt, remorse, sadness, grief, anger or whatever. Describe what you have learned from the incident. Show insight and awareness, or yourself and your mistake, and the other person and his/her pain. List what you will do or change to avoid a repetition of the incident.

How do you say sorry to someone who hurt you?

1. Say you are sorry. 2. Make an inventory of how your behavior might have hurt or harmed someone. Ask that person if the list is complete, and correct your list to reflect a complete account of the costs of your behavior. 3. Say you are sorry again.

Should you confront the person who has hurt you?

If you determine that you need to confront the person who has hurt you, offer only your point of view about the incident. It is amazing how many confrontations you can diffuse by removing defensiveness and hostility. When you stick to what you are feeling, you give the other person permission to explain his or her point of view.