RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: It's Never Too Late

[Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist]

Sometimes it takes awhile to get fully in touch with something we may have said or done to hurt someone. But no matter how many weeks, months, or even years have gone by since the incident occurred, it is never too late to say “I’m sorry.” You may think the person you hurt has forgotten and that it’s best to let bygones be bygones, but it’s likely that he hasn’t forgotten. And even if he has forgotten, you are a better person for having acknowledged your mistake and taken responsibility for your behavior.

This week, consider if there is anything for which you have neglected to apologize. Now matter how much time has passed, say “I’m sorry.” And remember, “I’m sorry” means nothing if you turn around and do the same thing all over again.

Amy Warren is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Master Certified Relational Life Therapist. She counsels individual and couples in her private practice in Sarasota and nationwide by phone.