Well said. I started this thread because a good friend of mine did not accept a sincere apology I gave them after behaving badly (nothing crazy, I was just being an asshole one night).
While I don't expect acceptance of an apology as a matter of course, it was jarring to hear them say "I do not accept your apology" insofar as it implies an apology is not enough to mend the rift between us.
I suppose I assumed friendship was unconditional to a degree - but I crossed the line for them it seems.
While I don't fault my friend for refusing my apology, the fact they refused it has major implications for our relationship imo. If an apology isn't enough, then I assume they expect me to maintain radio silence for a few weeks, change my behavior, and then reach back out once I'm more agreeable for them?
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Well said. I started this thread because a good friend of mine did not accept a sincere apology I gave them after behaving badly (nothing crazy, I was just being an asshole one night).
While I don't expect acceptance of an apology as a matter of course, it was jarring to hear them say "I do not accept your apology" insofar as it implies an apology is not enough to mend the rift between us.
I suppose I assumed friendship was unconditional to a degree - but I crossed the line for them it seems.
While I don't fault my friend for refusing my apology, the fact they refused it has major implications for our relationship imo. If an apology isn't enough, then I assume they expect me to maintain radio silence for a few weeks, change my behavior, and then reach back out once I'm more agreeable for them?