Do you need to apologize? Here are fifteen ways to say “I’m sorry” to someone you love and care about.

1. I’m feeling defensive, sometimes I say things I don’t mean.

2. I’m not talking to you like you are someone I love. Let me start over because I do love you.

3. I know I’m sounding angry, but I’m feeling extremely threatened. Let me take a deep breath and try again.

4. I know you are feeling harassed. Please bear with me, I’ll do better for you.

5. I’m afraid if I say sorry, you’ll make everything my fault.

6. I’m sorry. I think I was using a tone voice I did not mean. 7. I think I’m overacting

8. I guess I haven’t been listening very well. Please give me another chance.

9. Please forgive me.

10. I know I’ve hurt you. What can I do that would help us get happy again.

11. I’ve said some mean things. Can I take them back.

12. I’m making it sound like it was all your fault, I know that’s not true. 13. I know I sound mad cow. I’m sorry

14. I love you, I hate fighting, and I’m sorry for my part of this one. 15. I feel lousy about what just happened. Can e just make up?