How to Apologize For Sending Mixed Messages

Apologizing sets you free from relationship problems whether it is good or bad. Apologizing to someone you care for will improve your relationship by opening up the lines of communication. Apologizing to someone you don't like and who you sent mixed messages to will free you from an unhealthy tie. It may hurt both parties, but it must be done and done quickly, as suggested in the following steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Say you are sorry. The first thing you need to do is say the words that no one wants to say. Accept your mistake and forgive yourself. Then open your mouth and say those three little words, "I am sorry."
2. Explain yourself. Explain what happened and how it could have been interpreted. Then explain that you did not want to send the message you sent. If you meant to send the message, apologize for playing with the person's emotions. Then tell the person how you really feel. This will be difficult to be open and honest and may even hurt the person a little, but must be done. Be gentle, though.
3. Plan to meet in a non-romantic setting. Do not send more mixed messages. Meet the person in a public place face to face. Watch their emotions and reactions. Adjust your apology accordingly. If the person gets what you are saying, be gentle. If the person doesn't get it, be more aggressive in getting your point across.
4. Cut off unhealthy ties. Don't carry on a relationship further than it needs to go. After you have apologized, move on. If the other person can't move on, separate yourself from the person. Be careful and enlist help if the ties can't be severed. Stay safe.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not write a letter. A letter, no matter how long, can send more mixed messages. You can't see the person's reactions and emotions. You want to make sure they understand what you are saying. Do not write the letter because it is the easy way out. Be bold and do it face-to-face.
• Avoid emailing the apology. Email is similar to writing an apology. You can't see if the person understands what you are saying. You want this thing to be done correctly, so don't do it in a way that can drag it out.