When sorry isn't enough : making things right with those you love / Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas.
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TextPublication details: Chicago, IL : Northfield Pub., c2013.Edition: Rev. and updated edDescription: 175 p. ; 23 cmISBN: - 0802407048 (pbk.)
- 9780802407047 (pbk.)
- Five languages of apology
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Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 158.2 C466 | Available | Water damage noted. | 33111007195007 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"I said I was sorry!"
Even in the best of relationships, all of us make mistakes. We do and say things we later regret and hurt the people we love most. So we need to make things right. But simply saying you're sorry is usually not enough.
In this book, #1 New York Times bestselling author Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas unveil new ways to effectively approach and mend fractured relationships. Even better, you'll discover how meaningful apologies provide the power to make your friendships, family, and marriage stronger than ever before.
When Sorry Isn't Enough will help you . . .
Cool down heated arguments Offer apologies that are fully accepted Rekindle love that has been dimmed by pain Restore and strengthen valuable relationships Trade in tired excuses for honesty, trust, and joy*This book was previously published as The Five Languages of Apology . Content has been significantly revised and updated.
Previously published as: The five languages of apology, with content significantly revised and updated.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-157).
Righting wrongs -- "I'm sorry" : expressing regret -- "I was wrong" : accepting responsibility -- "How can I make it right?" : making restitution -- "I want to change" : genuinely repenting -- "Can you find it in your heart..." : requesting forgiveness -- How do you say you're sorry? -- What if you don't want to apologize? -- Learning to forgive -- Healing your family relationships -- Choosing to forgive yourself -- Truly sorry, truly forgiven -- Things not to say when apologizing -- Things to say when apologizing -- The apology language profile.