There will be multiple times in life and in relationships where we do not agree on something. This is a stressful time. Here is a road map to help you approach disagreements with more ease and grace. You can take that disagreement and reach new levels of understanding, thereby enriching your relationships.

Just saying “I am sorry” is not enough to have someone fully accept your apology. Your apology needs to be as substantial and commensurate to the damage. An effective apology creates powerful healing for all. Two of the most powerful words in the human language globally are, “I’m Sorry!” Many parents teach their children to say these words whenever they do something wrong to somebody. However, most often it seems to stop there. We can do better! We need to learn to deliver our apology more comprehensively so that the person not only “hears” the apology but “feels” your sincerity. A sincere apology is clothed in empathy.