I’m sorry.
Two small words that change everything. There are so many times we can have a bad interaction with someone. We might be left with bitterness, hurt feelings and anger. Friendships are threatened. Family members are estranged. We can carry that negativity around in our bellies and let it fester and grow.
Or we could just say “I’m sorry”. Even if you are convinced you were in the right. You could say I’m sorry this has caused strained feelings between us. I don’t want to fight. Let’s work this out.
When someone has apologized to me, I find that any ill feelings I have instantly melt away. Pride has a way of keeping you from making the first move. Swallow it. You’ll love the after taste.