Sometimes, we make mistakes and we hurt the feelings of others at home, work or school. When such happens, it’s important that we apologize and ask for forgiveness. We can choose to do so either verbally or by writing a letter. In formal settings, it’s more important to write a letter.
Find below, sample apology letters and message for hurting the feelings of others.
Sample Apology Letter for Hurting Feelings #1
Dear {Recipient},
Let me begin with, “I’m sorry.”
I’m sorry for {state action}. I can see that my behavior and attitude was hurtful and totally unnecessary. You did not deserve to be on the receiving end of my actions.
I am normally not like this. While I am not excusing myself from my {unprofessional/immature} actions, I believe I acted the way I did because of my {fatigue, bad day, etc…}.
I hope we can continue to {work together, maintain our friendship, etc…}. If you have any thoughts on this matter, please feel free to contact me at {phone/email}.
Sincerely,
{Sender}
Sample Apology Letter for Hurting Feelings #2
Dear (recipient),
I’m sorry (state the reason). Please forgive me for my wrong attitude and feelings towards you. No matter the circumstance, you did not deserve what I did to you.
Though I don’t want to distance myself from my (primitive/barbaric/ immature) actions, it essential to say that I wasn’t myself when I hurt you. I guess my actions were as a result of (anger/fatigue/ a bad day).
I hope that we can overcome this incident and continue as (friends/ lovers/good neighbors). Please find it in your heart to forgive me, and if possible, we can meet soonest and resolve this matter.
You can contact me via (email/phone).
Once more I’m sorry for the incident.
Sincerely,
[Sender]
Sample Apology Message for Hurting Feelings #3
I feel I owe you a personal apology for my insensitive comment at the meeting yesterday. I was clearly out of order in making reference to [Something]. I’m sorry you had to suffer from my foolishness.
I hope you will be able to forgive me. I have tremendous respect for you and your abilities, and I hope we can continue to work well together. I’m terribly sorry.