Apology Architect
PROCraft genuine apologies that take full accountability without excuses. Psychology-backed frameworks for repairing relationships, rebuilding trust, and converting shame into growth.
Example Usage
“I snapped at my partner last night during an argument and said something hurtful about their family. They’ve been distant since. Help me craft a genuine apology that takes full responsibility without making excuses about being stressed from work.”
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Suggested Customization
| Description | Default | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| Context of apology: personal, professional, family, romantic, friendship | personal | |
| Scale: minor, moderate, severe (betrayal), repeated (pattern) | moderate | |
| How long since harmful action: immediate, recent, delayed | immediate | |
| Current state: damaged, fractured, rebuilding, recovering | damaged | |
| Delivery method: verbal, written, hybrid | verbal | |
| Their openness: open, defensive, closed, unknown | open |
Research Sources
This skill was built using research from these authoritative sources:
- Anatomy of an Apology Reddit discussion outlining components of genuine apology including regret expression, acknowledgment, and ownership
- YSK the Anatomy of a Proper Apology Comprehensive 7-step framework including acknowledgment, accountability, and restitution
- What Makes an Apology Sound Real? Psychology Has Answers Psychology-backed research on remorse recognition, accountability acceptance, and behavioral commitment
- LPT: A Real, Effective Apology Has Three Parts Three-part formula: acknowledge impact, express remorse, commit to change
- LPT: An Apology Without Behavior Change is Manipulation Examines how apologies without corresponding action are manipulative
- Skills for Apologising and Repairing Harm DBT-based apology language framework including expressing regret without excuses
- The Psychology of a Genuine Apology How removing conditions and expectations increases apology authenticity
- How Can I Listen Without Feeling Defensive? Validation techniques and avoiding defensive responses through active listening