In this episode Stacy and Lindsay discuss APOLOGIZING and FORGIVENESS. This was prompted by Lindsay receiving an email apology years after the initial incident. They explore:

-Why it is so hard to apologize.

-The appropriate time to apologize.

-How a good apology can strengthen a relationship.

-The important distinction between an apology and forgiveness. 

-The four step framework for a genuine apology

-Why people over-apologize and the impact of over-apologizing.

-Reasons it is important for parents to apologize to their kids. 

-Using the best friend rule to forgive yourself. 

You can Take Two this week by building awareness around your apologies. If you owe someone an apology use the factors discussed to deliver a meaningful and genuine apology. Or if there is something from your past that you feel bad about, take two and write out an apology (to yourself or to someone else) so you can release it. 

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