subject: How To Apologize For Lying: 3 Tips To Earn Forgiveness Fast [print this page] We all lie at one point or anotherWe all lie at one point or another. The important thing here is that we know how to apologize for lying in the first place. Unfortunately, its not always easy to attain forgiveness, especially if you lied about something big and serious.
Still, it is still better to exert the effort to make peace (even when youre not guaranteed forgiveness) than to be stubborn about it. Read on to learn how to apologize for lying.
Tip # 1: Flowers for Forgiveness
If youre a guy and you lied to a girl or, heaven forbid, your mother, flowers can help lessen the tension between the two of you. Of course, it goes without saying that this tactic is only for small lies - lies that arent grave enough to cause severe damage in a relationship.
The flowers arent meant to be the apology though. You still have to actually say the words Im sorry and talk things through before you can earn forgiveness. Other presents such as chocolates can also do the trick.
Tip # 2: Letters for Sincerity
Another effective way to apologize for lying is through a heartfelt letter. If you cant find the courage to actually talk to the person you have wronged, a letter is the best way to go about it.
For one, you wouldnt have a problem with words, as you can revise and edit your letter before sending it out. And for another, you wouldnt have to stutter nonsense or get sidetracked in your apology as you might in a face-to-face encounter.
There is, of course, the danger of the letter not being read at all, especially if the receiver is not in the mood to hear anything from you. In this case, ask a trusted friend or relative (whom both of you know) to deliver the letter.
Tip # 3: Promises to Keep
When cornered, you might feel compelled to promise never to lie again; and while thats not a bad thing (and I dont really see any other answer you can give), you must remember to uphold this same promise when the time comes.
Of course, this doesnt always hold true especially if you only lied about something trivial. However, if you lied about something important, you must keep your promise never to lie about it again. Its all about trust.
There are various ways on how to apologize for lying, but why dont you make the effort to always tell the truth instead? Trust me. You dont want to use up all your credit. Trust is pretty hard to earn back once it's broken.
