{"id":7785,"date":"2024-06-09T16:02:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T20:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/the-half-apology-seths-blog\/"},"modified":"2024-06-09T16:02:32","modified_gmt":"2024-06-09T20:02:32","slug":"the-half-apology-seths-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/the-half-apology-seths-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"The half apology | Seth’s Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What a waste.<\/p>\n

Something went wrong, and the other person cared enough about the relationship to let you know.<\/p>\n

Perhaps they\u2019re hoping that you can rebuild a bridge. That you can see what they see and care enough to do something about it.<\/p>\n

A half apology is a little like half a balloon. It takes effort, but it doesn\u2019t have much utility.<\/p>\n

Honoring the moment, an apology is a chance to reconnect and actually move forward. If that\u2019s not your goal, a half-apology might be fine, but don\u2019t expect much to come of it. If you can\u2019t see or accept the other person\u2019s situation, you haven\u2019t responded to the very thing that prompted the apology in the first place.<\/p>\n

The opportunity for an apology is just that\u2013an opportunity to demonstrate to the person you care about that you see them, understand them, and are concerned enough to extend yourself.<\/p>\n

The useful apology celebrates the relationship and takes responsibility for what went wrong. It\u2019s hard to minimize your way through this moment. Empathy and care might be a more useful alternative than trying to get it over with without too much responsibility taken.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\tJune 9, 2024<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n