Editorial Assistants: Elisabeth Höhne and Zoey Chapman.

Note: An earlier version of this article has been published in the German version of In-Mind.

Missteps and hurt feelings are often unavoidable in romantic relationships. While some individuals are quick to fully admit their mistakes, others are more reserved. But how does the way we apologize affect our relationships?

In relationships, we often grapple with the question of how and how often we should apologize. Some people tend to apologize for almost everything, even when it’s not necessary. Others rarely ask for forgiveness. In one of