I'm Sorry Letters

No relationship, be it that of friends, parent-child, husband-wife or maybe boyfriend-girlfriend, is devoid of quarrels and misunderstandings. Though it is said that occasional fights between people can be mended, when a person hurts the other with his words or actions, it is said to leave a deeper mark on the other person. Though the individual may have caused hurt to the other person unintentionally, sometimes in tension or in a fit of rage, it takes some time for the feeling of hurt to disappear completely. In such circumstances, sorry is a five letter word that has the ability to mend a broken heart. However, the way you say sorry also matters. Sometimes, our close ones may be so angry that they may no be ready to meet us or even pick up our phone calls. In such cases, writing apology letter may help in sending our message to our loved one and rebuilding our relationship with that person. Let us take a look at how to write an apology letter in a good and effective way.

How to Write Apology Letters
If you are really guilty of hurting your close friend or family member and want to apologize for your behavior, writing a sorry letter is a really good idea. The most important factor that is necessary to write effective I am sorry letters is genuineness and knowing how to say sorry. You have to mean it when you apologize for the hurt caused and should not apologize just for the sake of it. Begin the letter by accepting your mistake and also write about how you could have avoided such a thing from happening. In the next paragraph, you have to make the recipient know that you understand his/her feelings, in short you have to empathize with him/her. You can also explain why you did such a thing, only if you have a genuine reason and make sure that it does not sound like an excuse for your behavior. Though it is fine to add some words of flattery for the other person, do not go overboard as this may look fake. Write about your true feelings, i.e. what you really feel for the other person. The letter should end with a promise from your side that you will be careful in the future and will see to it that such a thing does not happen again. Apologize again to the person you are writing the letter to, before closing the letter.

Apology Letters to Boyfriend and Girlfriend
Love relationships are said to be sensitive and hence it is important to handle them with utmost care. However, a small issue can trigger a big argument, sometimes even leading to a breakup. Hence, it is important to mend the relationship before it becomes too difficult. So, if you have hurt your girlfriend, these letters will definitely help you in solving the issue. A great way of apologizing to your lover is by writing a love or a romantic letter. You can begin the letter with a sweet poem asking for forgiveness from your beloved. The beginning of the letter should be similar to what I have mentioned earlier. You should tell your beloved that you are really ashamed of the way you behaved with him/her, the other day. You should also write about how you miss him/her and also give instances of how you feel when he/she is around. Mentioning a special incident in your life or maybe your first date with him/her will make the letter really special. Sending the sorry letter to your boyfriend or girlfriend, along with a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates is also a good idea.

Apologizing to Mom and Dad
Most of us must have fought with our parents, sometime in our growing up stages. Though this is quite common in every household, sometimes children can say things that can hurt their parents very much. In such cases, it is the duty of every child to apologize to their parents. The format of sorry letters to parents must be similar to the above letter. You should start the letter by telling how sorry you are for the way you talked to him/her. In the body of the letter, you can mention the sacrifices he/she has done for you due to which you have deep respect for him/her. You can also talk about how your mom or dad has always been there for you and how he/she has helped you in times of deep trouble. A simple and earnest sorry letter written from the heart will surely be able to move your parents.

These ideas can be used to write apology letters to best friends, siblings and even to a close relative. However, if you want to write a letter of apology to your boss or may be your colleague, it is necessary that you adopt the proper business letter format. So, if you have done or said something that has hurt the feelings of another person, the best way to get rid of your guilt and gain their forgiveness is to send a simple letter with three beautiful words 'I am Sorry'!