181: The 5 Apology Languages: Learning To Say I'm Sorry

IMbetween Podcast on Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Everything In Between

Daniel and Christina explore the nuances of apologizing in relationships by discussing the 5 Apology Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. They delve into the emotional depth of expressing regret, the challenge of accepting responsibility without excuses, the significance of making restitution to show sincerity, and the commitment required for planned change to rebuild trust. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, they underscore the importance of understanding and using these apology languages to foster forgiveness and reconciliation with the ones you love.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About The Following:

• Importance of apologies in relationships
• What "fake" apologies are and what to watch out for
• The 5 Apology Languages: expressing regret, accepting responsibility, making restitution, planned change, and requesting forgiveness
• How forgiveness and trust are not to be equated
• Ways to discover your apology language and the apology language of others

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret To Healthy Relationships by Dr. Gary Chapman
• Why Won't You Apologize? Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts by Harriet Lerner
• Listen to our previous episode about The 7 New Love Languages and 4 Steps To Get Your Love Language Heard
• Do you need more help with learning to apologies? Listen to our previous episode: Do You Suck At Apologies? Here Are 4 Steps To Healing Hurts With Your

For the full show notes, including discussion prompts for you as a couple about this episode, go to IMbetween.org/episode181

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