Move on

15.  Move on 

Now it’s time to move forward.  Avoid the human tendency to play things over in your head again and again.  Don’t beat yourself up.  It’s over.  Now act like it. 
(To be continued.)

What can I do?

14.  What can I do?   

Here’s an old fashioned concept: Restitution.  Ask them what you can do to make it up to them.  If restitution is appropriate do more then they ask or expect.  Restitution will make your apology even more genuine. 
(To be continued.)

Give them room

13.  Give them room

What if they can’t accept your apology?  Accept them where they are and give them time.  Ask if perhaps you could get together at a later date.  Remember that even if you do your best you cannot control their response.
(To be continued.)