Apology Letters
A genuine apology positively impacts both the giver and receiver.
A genuine apology positively impacts both the giver and receiver.
Dear Former Best Friend The first time you gave me up for no reason was painful and confusing. We have so much history. You had my friend in seventh grade ask me if I would be your girlfriend, and I told her to tell you yes. After two weeks we realized we made better friends, and throughout ...
To the man who broke my heart, Although I knew I could never have you to myself I truly thought you loved me back. I have never stopped thinking about you for more than a few minutes at a time, but you made it clear you stop thinking about me. I asked you time and time again "why?" And if...
Dear Precious Angel, I've missed you so much. Since the day you left my heart has been crushed in a thousand pieces. I loved you so much. Your smile, your heart, your angel attitude. I want to be with you again. I want to treat you like you deserve this time. I want to hold your hand and kiss you...
Dear friend, It has been a while since we last had a meaningful conversation but until you say "stop" I will continue being your friend. I'm sorry growing up I couldn't do anything or say much when you asked me about what I felt about your situation. I knew growing up your skin color was basicall...
Dear Dad, I am sorry I wasn't a better son. I feel that I have let you down as a son. When I was young, all I wanted to do was spend time with you but as we grew apart I stopped wanting to be around you. I know I rebelled a lot and was always sneaking out. All I wanted to do was hang out with fri...
Dear Little Sister, I've been thinking so much about you lately. Thinking about what a terrible sister I was to you. My heart aches for all the pain I caused you. I hope that one day you will know how much I loved you and love you. When mom left us and you were just a baby, I was only six year...
To a woman I hurt, It's been over 4 years since we last spoke. We ended our relationship with "forgiveness", but I still think about it all the time. I don't feel like you truly forgave me, nor do I feel that you ever fully understood the reasons I acted how I did. I'm not even sure I remember an...
Dear cheating husband, I am not sure why I still love you and like you so much. I am writing this letter to tell you that I am leaving you. This is all because of you and you know the reason very well. We have been married for 6 years now. First and foremost, you interfered with my work and s...
Let’s be real: writing an apology letter can feel like trying to untangle a necklace that’s been in your drawer since 2018. You want to do the right thing. You know you messed up. But the words? They just won’t come. Suddenly, the blinking cursor is taunting you like, “So… whatcha gonna say, huh?”
Deep breaths. You’re not alone—and the good news is, you don’t have to be a poet or professional wordsmith to write a sincere apology letter that genuinely lands. Whether you’re patching things up with a friend, partner, coworker, or long-lost pen pal, the first few lines are the bridge between awkward silence and emotional clarity.
In this guide, we’ll share 6 thoughtful ways to start your apology letter, each designed to help you express remorse, take accountability, and make room for repair. We’ve also sprinkled in a little warmth and humor—because let’s face it, humans are messy, and apologizing is one of the most courageous (and very human) things we do.
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