What are the 5 apology languages?

Posted on May 28, 2025 by msw blog

1. Expressing regret: “I’m sorry.”

2. Accepting responsibility: “I was wrong.”

3. Making restitution: “How can I make it right?”

4. Expressing the desire to change: “I’ll take steps to prevent a reoccurrence.”

5. Requesting forgiveness: “Can you find it in your heart to…?”

(Not sure what your apology language is? Take this quiz.)

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5 Responses to What are the 5 apology languages?

  1. derrickjknight's avatar derrickjknight says:
    May 28, 2025 at 2:38 am

    I’ll go for 1 and 2

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    • msw blog's avatar msw blog says:
      May 30, 2025 at 12:21 pm

      One and two are great, but to me they do not show action for change. I think all five are needed for a true authentic apology. ❤ —Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.

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  2. Pure Glory's avatar Pure Glory says:
    May 28, 2025 at 3:21 am

    This was very helpful. My forgiveness language is planned change.

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