How to Apologize to Your Wife with Class and Creativity
Posted: Monday, June 09, 2008
by Arlene Pellicane
http://www.losingweightafterbaby.com
After my husband and I got married, our first fight was very memorable. I had never really cooked before and was nervously squeezing a chicken breast in my newly bought George Foreman grill. My husband bounded into our small apartment and said, "Can I invite our neighbor over for dinner? He's moving and could really use the break." I told him no because we didn't have enough chicken.
The good thing is that he apologized right away. The bad thing is that he was just sorry that he made me mad; not truly sorry that he had gone against my wishes for a dinner guest.
So husbands, here is how you apologize to your wife with class and creativity:
1. Go to the store and buy a pretty pair of shoes for your wife. Not sure of her size? Look in her closet. Not sure of her taste? No problem, just attach the receipt to the shoes. She can always return or exchange them.
2. Wrap the box up in pretty paper. Just make sure the paper doesn't say "Happy Birthday" all over it.
3. Insert a note in the gift that says something like, "I took a few moments to try to walk in your shoes. I see that I was really a heel. I'm sorry that I hurt your feelings and didn't see the situation from your perspective. Will you forgive me?"
4. Get on one knee and touch her feet with your hands. Tell her you will try to walk in her shoes in the future. Say how much you love her and how you can't stand it when anything pulls you apart.
5. Be sincere and be specific. Only say things you really mean with all your heart, and be as specific about the offense and what you would do differently next time.
If you are genuinely sorry, your wife would be a fool not to forgive you on the spot and give you a big kiss for your thoughtful apology!
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)hi arlene, what a cute, well written story. i love #3, it is perfect, and so clever. thanks for sharing, best regards, sue thomSue, Thanks for your kind comment - glad you enjoyed the story! Arlene
Calvary greetings to you my precious sister Arlene! WOW! truly awesome; a short but very powerful message to all men concerning the power of love and forgiveness. To all you proud men out there remember to humble yourself because behind every successful man is a very good woman! And, God Himself said: "That it wan't good for a man to be alone!" God bless you real good Arlene, thanks for sharing and congratulations to you, and may God continue to shower His abundant rains of blessings upon you and your marriage in Jesus Christ's loving name - AMEN! Love from Daniele Luciano Moskal xxx (JOHN 3-34)
Thanks for the refresher course. I can always use some guidance in that department. Great Job!
All I see is a lot of shoes going back to the store. My wife is not a shoe person. :)And her husband lacks creativity? :)
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