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Breaking Down Forgiveness
There are three elements to forgiveness. These elements are relationship “work tasks” that require participation and intention by both partners. After you agree to going to your healing space, this is the work that you do once you get there:
1. Asking for forgiveness (Apologizing)
2. Giving forgiveness (Being Forgiving)
3. Dedicating yourselves to the intention of not repeating the
behavior which causes injury (Learning To Be Better)
These are all part of the work of maintaining and nourishing relationships because forgiveness (asking for it and giving it) is a regular part of every close relationship.
Asking for Forgiveness (Apologizing)
There are many ways to say “I’m sorry,” which is the beginning of a conversation where you seek forgiveness.
I think I will talk about the most ineffective ways of saying “sorry,” before suggesting how you might say it more sincerely and more productively.
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