A simple "I'm sorry" without eye contact won't convey sincerity. Apologize to your spouse sincerely about any mistakes you've made that broke the trust. Psychologist Stanley Hibbs suggests that when you apologize to your spouse, don't try to justify a mistake with a lot of excuses. Instead, apologize and explain why your actions were wrong and do not place any blame on your partner. You can even include how it must have made your partner feel so that he or she knows you really understand the hurt you may have caused.
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