I'm Sorry.....NOW JUST GET OVER IT!!!

[walksalone11]

 An apology is merely an admission of inappropriate behavior and an implied verbal or written contract to cease any such future behavior. It should never be considered as else.

A wrong committed is and will be an ongoing victimization until such time as an apology is made by the perpetrator, a penance offered by same or a moderator, accepted by the victim and carried out to the satisfaction of all parties involved.

The concept of letting bygones be bygones can only be appropriately offered by the victim.

Let's all be honorable by being fully responsible for our actions and their consequences.

I would further suggest that "I'm sorry, but"s are not, and should not be considered sincere apologies.

[amyrouse]

Marie...how about...

Dude, that sucks that my ancestors oppressed you and yours.  I wish I could do something to help.  I'm sorry.  I promise that I will not intentionally act in that manner, and please inform me should I stray from this promise.

Your response will incite...because an apology is an admission.  I'm sorry, but is a defense.

[ULuvCeCe]

I would further suggest that "I'm sorry, but"s are not, and should not be considered sincere apologies.

What about:

I'm sorry about our argument but you really hurt my feelings when...
I'm sorry that you are upset with your spouse but maybe you could have handled it.....

Isn't that how counselors and psychiatrists try to do it?  I'm not a big fan of the sorry but myself however certain situations may call for it; not in agreement with how Marie used it but to each is own

[tantricia44]

An apology is merely an admission of inappropriate behavior and an implied verbal or written contract to cease any such future behavior. It should never be considered as else.

A wrong committed is and will be an ongoing victimization until such time as an apology is made by the perpetrator, a penance offered by same or a moderator, accepted by the victim and carried out to the satisfaction of all parties involved.

The concept of letting bygones be bygones can only be appropriately offered by the victim.

Let's all be honorable by being fully responsible for our actions and their consequences.

I would further suggest that "I'm sorry, but"s are not, and should not be considered sincere apologies.

why do i get the feeling that you've just pulled the wool over evryone? Mmmmm.....