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Sometimes it’s really hard to apologize to your mom, especially if you feel like she’s on your case a lot. However, apologizing when you’re wrong and taking responsibility for your actions will strengthen your relationship and make your mom feel loved.
Good apologies incorporate the “3 R’s”: regret, responsibility, and remedy. This means you express regret for the hurt you caused, take responsibility for your actions without making excuses, and offer a suggestion for what you’ll do differently next time.
For example, if your mom points out that you forgot to take out the trash again, say something like “I’m sorry I forgot to take out the trash. I know that meant more work for you. I’ll put a reminder in my phone for Wednesdays so I remember next time.”