In fact, most adults apologize as well as children do. And much of this stems from the reason you're apologizing in the first ...

You messed up; we all do it sometimes. Now it’s time to make it right. Whether it’s a careless comment to a loved one or a thoughtless action that leaves someone feeling hurt, the emotional aftermath ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Not all apologies are created equal. While a good one can’t always fully undo the damage that’s been done, ...

Apologizing in a relationship should be simple, but anyone who’s been in one knows it rarely is. You feel bad, you say sorry, and somehow, it blows up into yet another argument. Why does that happen?

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Sorry to overwhelm you, but there are lots of different types of apologies. Some are heartfelt; others are ...

Apologies carry power far beyond a simple “I’m sorry.” Families that practice apology, even across generations, model humility, empathy, and respect. By acknowledging mistakes openly, parents and ...