{"id":21710,"date":"2021-11-25T08:49:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T08:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator4138.temp.domains\/~seocloud\/website_bd55b9c6\/?p=21710"},"modified":"2023-05-19T09:10:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T09:10:18","slug":"signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying Remorse: 21 Signs He Is Sorry For Hurting You"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Relationships are the most beautiful thing we can experience as it&rsquo;s filled with so much love and bliss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">While we want the person we date to be the one we&rsquo;re with for eternity, that doesn&rsquo;t always happen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Just love relationships can be filled with so much bliss, it can also be filled with so much pain when things go sour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Breakups and fights are normal, but that doesn&rsquo;t make things easier to deal with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">No matter if you already broke up or had an argument, it can be tricky to tell if he&rsquo;s sorry for hurting you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">What we see isn&rsquo;t always what deciphers the truth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we&rsquo;ll be talking about the signs he is sorry for hurting you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#What_Are_The_Signs_Hes_Sorry_For_Hurting_You\" title=\"What Are The Signs He's Sorry For Hurting You?\">What Are The Signs He's Sorry For Hurting You?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#1_He_doesnt_rush_you_to_forgive_him\" title=\"1. He doesn&rsquo;t rush you to forgive him&nbsp;\">1. He doesn&rsquo;t rush you to forgive him&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#2_Hes_changed\" title=\"2. He&rsquo;s changed&nbsp;\">2. He&rsquo;s changed&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#3_He_communicates_effectively\" title=\"3. He communicates effectively&nbsp;\">3. He communicates effectively&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#4_He_tries_to_meet_you_halfway\" title=\"4. He tries to meet you halfway\">4. He tries to meet you halfway<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#5_He_reassures_you\" title=\"5. He reassures you\">5. He reassures you<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#6_He_doesnt_try_to_change_your_feelings\" title=\"6. He doesn&rsquo;t try to change your feelings&nbsp;\">6. He doesn&rsquo;t try to change your feelings&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#7_He_takes_accountability\" title=\"7. He takes accountability&nbsp;\">7. He takes accountability&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#8_He_tries_to_make_you_happy\" title=\"8. He tries to make you happy&nbsp;\">8. He tries to make you happy&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#9_He_listens_attentively\" title=\"9. He listens attentively\">9. He listens attentively<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#10_He_shows_remorse_and_regrets_his_actions\" title=\"10. He shows remorse and regrets his actions\">10. He shows remorse and regrets his actions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#11_He_makes_a_genuine_and_sincere_apology\" title=\"11. He makes a genuine and sincere apology\">11. He makes a genuine and sincere apology<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#12_He_makes_an_effort_to_understand_your_perspective_and_how_his_actions_impacted_you\" title=\"12. He makes an effort to understand your perspective and how his actions impacted you\">12. He makes an effort to understand your perspective and how his actions impacted you<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#13_He_shows_you_he_is_committed_to_not_repeating_the_same_behavior_in_the_future\" title=\"13. He shows you he is committed to not repeating the same behavior in the future\">13. He shows you he is committed to not repeating the same behavior in the future<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#14_He_is_open_and_transparent_with_you_about_his_feelings_and_actions\" title=\"14. He is open and transparent with you about his feelings and actions\">14. He is open and transparent with you about his feelings and actions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#15_He_shows_patience_and_understanding_and_gives_space_to_heal\" title=\"15. He shows patience and understanding and gives space to heal\">15. He shows patience and understanding and gives space to heal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#16_He_takes_steps_to_make_amends_for_his_actions\" title=\"16. He takes steps to make amends for his actions\">16. He takes steps to make amends for his actions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#17_He_is_open_to_compromise_and_finding_ways_to_move_forward_in_a_healthy_and_positive_way\" title=\"17. He is open to compromise and finding ways to move forward in a healthy and positive way\">17. He is open to compromise and finding ways to move forward in a healthy and positive way<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#18_He_listens_carefully_and_respectfully_to_your_concerns_without_interruption_or_judgemental_comments\" title=\"18. He listens carefully and respectfully to your concerns without interruption or judgemental comments\">18. He listens carefully and respectfully to your concerns without interruption or judgemental comments<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#19_He_is_willing_to_sacrifice_something_important_to_show_genuine_care\" title=\"19. He is willing to sacrifice something important to show genuine care\">19. He is willing to sacrifice something important to show genuine care<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#20_He_becomes_more_caring_understanding_and_attentive_in_your_relationship\" title=\"20. He becomes more caring, understanding, and attentive in your relationship\">20. He becomes more caring, understanding, and attentive in your relationship<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#21_He_doesnt_make_excuses_for_his_behavior_or_try_to_deflect_blame\" title=\"21. He doesn't make excuses for his behavior or try to deflect blame\">21. He doesn't make excuses for his behavior or try to deflect blame<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#5_Red_Flags_That_Show_He_Is_Not_Really_Sorry_For_Hurting_You\" title=\"5 Red Flags That Show He Is Not Really Sorry For Hurting You\">5 Red Flags That Show He Is Not Really Sorry For Hurting You<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#1_He_doesnt_honestly_know_why_he_is_saying_sorry\" title=\"1. He doesn&rsquo;t honestly know why he is saying sorry&nbsp;\">1. He doesn&rsquo;t honestly know why he is saying sorry&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#2_He_makes_it_about_him\" title=\"2. He makes it about him\">2. He makes it about him<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#3_He_buys_his_apologies\" title=\"3. He buys his apologies&nbsp;\">3. He buys his apologies&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#4_His_actions_dont_match_his_words\" title=\"4. His actions don&rsquo;t match his words\">4. His actions don&rsquo;t match his words<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#5_He_wants_you_to_get_over_it_right_away\" title=\"5. He wants you to get over it right away&nbsp;\">5. He wants you to get over it right away&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#How_To_Move_On_After_You_Know_Hes_Sorry_For_Hurting_You\" title=\"How To Move On After You Know He&rsquo;s Sorry For Hurting You\">How To Move On After You Know He&rsquo;s Sorry For Hurting You<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-you\/#Signs_He_Is_Sorry_For_Hurting_You_%E2%80%93_The_Key_Takeaway\" title=\"Signs He Is Sorry For Hurting You &ndash; The Key Takeaway\">Signs He Is Sorry For Hurting You &ndash; The Key Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Signs_Hes_Sorry_For_Hurting_You\"><\/span>What Are The Signs He's Sorry For Hurting You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You.jpg\" alt=\"Image of man showing he sorry for hurting you\" class=\"wp-image-552932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20560%20315'%3E%3Crect%20width='560'%20height='315'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Image of man showing he sorry for hurting you\" class=\"wp-image-552932 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Signs-He-Is-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-320x180.jpg.webp 320w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_He_doesnt_rush_you_to_forgive_him\"><\/span>1. He doesn&rsquo;t rush you to forgive him<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ll know the difference in someone&rsquo;s sincerity by the way they don&rsquo;t try to rush things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If he apologizes and doesn&rsquo;t try to push you to forgive him right away, his intentions are honest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He&rsquo;s not pressuring you to do something you aren&rsquo;t ready for because he cares about you and owns up to his mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever he did, he knows he disappointed you and hurt you pretty badly, and he can&rsquo;t turn things around just like that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He doesn&rsquo;t rush you as he doesn&rsquo;t want you to be forced to forgive just because you feel obligated to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He wants you to also do it out of the genuineness of your own heart.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He knows that relieving him of his guilt should be the last thing you should be thinking about right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re looking for signs he is sorry for hurting you, watch how he validates your feelings and pain by not pushing you to forgive him immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A patient man is one who really cares about you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Hes_changed\"><\/span>2. He&rsquo;s changed&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">They say changed behavior is the best apology, and this is an accurate fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"> So if he&rsquo;s doing his best to change his ways, it&rsquo;s because he&rsquo;s genuinely sorry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He knows words on their own aren&rsquo;t enough to apologize for what he did, and he&rsquo;s trying to show you he won&rsquo;t repeat the same mistake again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Changed behavior is the best apology he can give you to assure you that he&rsquo;ll do everything in his capability to earn your forgiveness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He is sorry for hurting you when you see that he&rsquo;s not trying to repeat the same mistake again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The thing is, guys are often good with words without backing up with their actions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So saying sorry isn&rsquo;t challenging for them, but changing their behavior and becoming better is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_He_communicates_effectively\"><\/span>3. He communicates effectively&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively.jpg\" alt=\"Image of effective communication as a sign he is sorry for hurting you\n\" class=\"wp-image-552933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Image of effective communication as a sign he is sorry for hurting you\n\" class=\"wp-image-552933 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively-320x180.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-communicates-effectively.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Guys aren&rsquo;t exactly known for their effective communication skills, so if he talks to you about his past mistakes, he&rsquo;s genuine about disappointing and hurting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Communication is vital for any relationship, so if he&rsquo;s willing to make himself vulnerable and transparent even with his flaws and mistakes, that&rsquo;s how you know he means his apology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We don&rsquo;t often like showing our most significant flaws and quirks to people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If he opens himself to you, he&rsquo;s trying to show he wants to fix things with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He knows the only way conflict will be resolved is by talking about it, even if it makes him uncomfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He talks about his feelings, his mistakes, and what went wrong when communicating with you, and that&rsquo;s how you know he means his apology with every fiber of his being.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_He_tries_to_meet_you_halfway\"><\/span>4. He tries to meet you halfway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When a man tries to meet you halfway when he&rsquo;s trying to apologize, he&rsquo;s being sincere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Most people won&rsquo;t even bother changing their behavior or compromising to make the other person happy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If he tries to meet you halfway in the things you want, even if it means going out of his way for you, his intentions are genuine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He wouldn&rsquo;t go through all this effort if he wasn&rsquo;t honest in his apologies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When you and your partner argue, it will likely put a strain and tension in your relationship that wasn&rsquo;t there before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"> Things may probably go sour because of this, so he&rsquo;s trying to make up for it by showing you he&rsquo;s not all words.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He prioritizes you, compromises for you, spends time with you, and changes his actions to show you he&rsquo;s sorry for disappointing and hurting you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_He_reassures_you\"><\/span>5. He reassures you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Even as the best reassurance comes from actions and not words, it&rsquo;s still a great feeling to hear apologies in the form of words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">One of the evident signs he is sorry for hurting you is when he reassures you that he&rsquo;ll be better and he won&rsquo;t repeat the same mistakes again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, you shouldn&rsquo;t just rely on words alone, so if he reassures you and backs it up with his actions, you can be sure his intentions are genuine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He never makes you forget or doubt for a second if his apology is sincere by reassuring you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Especially when you know he&rsquo;s not the type of guy who reassures you in a typical setting, the fact that he&rsquo;s trying to go out of his comfort zone just to apologize means he cares that much about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He doesn&rsquo;t want to prolong your pain or disappointment any longer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_He_doesnt_try_to_change_your_feelings\"><\/span>6. He doesn&rsquo;t try to change your feelings&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing validation as a sign he is sorry for hurting you\" class=\"wp-image-552934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Image showing validation as a sign he is sorry for hurting you\" class=\"wp-image-552934 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings-320x180.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-doesnt-try-to-change-your-feelings.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When a man isn&rsquo;t genuine in any form whatsoever, he will try to convince you that you shouldn&rsquo;t be hurt or disappointed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">What&rsquo;s worse is that he might invalidate your feelings for being hurt over such a minor or small thing when it probably meant a big deal for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So one of the evident signs he is sorry for hurting you is when he doesn&rsquo;t try to change your feelings in any way but accepts them as they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He knows you have every right to be angry, and he shouldn&rsquo;t be telling you how he feels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When he validates your feelings and thoughts in every way, he&rsquo;s genuine about his apology and cares about you a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He knows trying to dictate how you feel will push you further away from him, which is the precise opposite of what he wants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_He_takes_accountability\"><\/span>7. He takes accountability&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This is such an important one regarding the signs he is sorry for hurting you. He won&rsquo;t run away from taking accountability for his mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He knows what he did wrong, and he won&rsquo;t try to run away from admitting his faults and errors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">His intentions are sincere and he won&rsquo;t prove that by gaslighting you, playing the victim, or denying his fault in the matter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Accountability is a word not many people like, so the fact that he&rsquo;s taking accountability for his mistakes shows just how serious he is with his apology for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_He_tries_to_make_you_happy\"><\/span>8. He tries to make you happy<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You will know he&rsquo;s genuinely sorry when he desperately tries to make you happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it&rsquo;s giving you small gifts of appreciation, complimenting you, or anything really to make you happy, he doesn&rsquo;t hesitate to do so.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the signs he is sorry for hurting you, as he doesn&rsquo;t hold back from making you happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He tries harder to make you happy than usual because he&rsquo;s trying to make up for the fact he hurt and disappointed you.&nbsp;<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_He_listens_attentively\"><\/span>9. He listens attentively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively.jpg\" alt=\"Man showing he is sorry by listening attentively\" class=\"wp-image-552926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Man showing he is sorry by listening attentively\" class=\"wp-image-552926 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively-320x180.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/listens-attentively.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Being a great listener is one of the evident signs he is sorry for hurting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When he listens, he cares about everything you feel and what you have to say.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In comparison to someone who isn&rsquo;t sorry or just pretending to look sorry, he&rsquo;ll pretend to listen, but your words are mindlessly passing through him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;ll know he&rsquo;s listening when he remembers the important details of what you&rsquo;re saying and through his body language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If his body is leaning towards you, he&rsquo;s asking questions or is engaging in eye contact, his ears are open for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He wants to be better for you and in order to do that, he knows he has to be a better listener and communicator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_He_shows_remorse_and_regrets_his_actions\"><\/span>10. He shows remorse and regrets his actions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Remorse and regret are vital signs that he is truly sorry for hurting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When someone is remorseful, they feel deep sorrow, regret their actions, and recognize the harm they have caused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When he is genuinely sorry for hurting you, he will show this through his words and actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He may express his regret through a sincere apology and demonstrate his remorse through his body language and facial expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He may also try to make amends for his actions and take steps to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It's important to note that remorse and regret are not the same as guilt, which can be self-centered and focused on the consequences for the person who caused the harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When someone is truly sorry for hurting you, they will focus on their actions' impact on you and take responsibility for their behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_He_makes_a_genuine_and_sincere_apology\"><\/span>11. He makes a genuine and sincere apology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It's not just about saying the words &ldquo;I'm sorry.&rdquo; It's the sincerity behind those words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When someone has truly hurt you and is sorry for it, they will make a genuine apology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This means that the apology isn't just about getting forgiveness or making themselves feel better; it's an acknowledgment of their wrongdoings and an expression of how badly they regret their behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A genuine apology will be sincere, thoughtful, and heartfelt. He will acknowledge his wrongdoing without making excuses or blaming anyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He will take responsibility for what he did wrong and express genuine remorse over his actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When he apologizes he will also be willing to make amends and work on changing his behavior going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_He_makes_an_effort_to_understand_your_perspective_and_how_his_actions_impacted_you\"><\/span>12. He makes an effort to understand your perspective and how his actions impacted you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening.jpg\" alt=\"Couple talking\" class=\"wp-image-552927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Couple talking\" class=\"wp-image-552927 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening-320x180.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-showing-he-is-sorry-for-hurting-her-by-listening.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&ldquo;It is only when we truly understand someone else's experiences that we can make an effort to sympathize and begin to repair any damage done.&rdquo; &ndash; Unknown<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Another sign that he is truly sorry for hurting you is that he'll make an effort to understand your perspective and how his actions impacted you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When someone takes the time to put themselves in your shoes, it shows that they really care about how their behavior has affected you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">They will take the time to understand why what they did was wrong and will be willing to listen and learn from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">They may also take the initiative to ask questions or do research in order to gain a better understanding of your viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This shows that he is sorry and wants to make sure his behavior won't cause any more pain or harm going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_He_shows_you_he_is_committed_to_not_repeating_the_same_behavior_in_the_future\"><\/span>13. He shows you he is committed to not repeating the same behavior in the future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When he actively tries not to repeat a specific harmful behavior that is a telling sign that he cares and is sorry for hurting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He will make a conscious effort to break any negative patterns he may have and take the necessary steps to ensure that he won't hurt you again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He may even discuss specific strategies or techniques with you to help him avoid repeating the same mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Also, he may also be open to your suggestions regarding how best to move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Something to note, however, is that this takes time and effort on both of your parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Even though he is committed to not repeating the same behavior in the future that hurt you, he may still mess up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If this happens, recognize that he is human and make sure to show him grace and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_He_is_open_and_transparent_with_you_about_his_feelings_and_actions\"><\/span>14. He is open and transparent with you about his feelings and actions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Another sign he is sorry for hurting you is that he will be open and transparent with his feelings and actions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He will be honest about what happened, why it happened, and how it made him feel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He also won't shy away from difficult conversations or try to hide anything from you. Instead, he will be willing to talk openly about what happened and take responsibility for his behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This kind of transparency clearly indicates that he genuinely cares and wants to make things right with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When someone is actually sorry, they will be open, honest, and vulnerable to try and fix the relationship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">By demonstrating these behaviors, your partner shows you that he takes responsibility for his actions and values your feelings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This level of emotional maturity shows deep care and concern, which clearly reveals that he is sorry for hurting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_He_shows_patience_and_understanding_and_gives_space_to_heal\"><\/span>15. He shows patience and understanding and gives space to heal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding.jpg\" alt=\"Man showing a sign he sorry for hurting someone by looking sad and giving space to heal\" class=\"wp-image-552928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Man showing a sign he sorry for hurting someone by looking sad and giving space to heal\" class=\"wp-image-552928 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding-320x180.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shows-patience-and-understanding.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">One sign that a man is truly sorry for hurting you is if he gives you the time and space to process your feelings and work through the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He shows that he understands the gravity and effect of his actions by being patient with you as you grapple with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He does not try to rush your healing or impose any kind of timeline for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, he respects your need for privacy and allows you to take whatever time necessary without judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This demonstrates a deep compassion on his part, which could be indicative of his genuine regret over what he has done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_He_takes_steps_to_make_amends_for_his_actions\"><\/span>16. He takes steps to make amends for his actions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">No amount of words can ever truly make up for the hurt and pain he has caused you, but one of the sure signs that he is sorry for what he did to you is when he starts taking steps to make amends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Whether that means making a genuine apology or trying to show his commitment by taking practical steps to repair the damage done, these efforts clearly show remorse and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He may attempt to do repairs on something he damaged, ask how he can help alleviate any financial costs caused by his actions or offer solutions on how he can help mend the broken relationship between you two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Taking concrete action in expressing his regret indicates that his emotions and feelings are still present, and it shows that he wants to right whatever wrongs were done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_He_is_open_to_compromise_and_finding_ways_to_move_forward_in_a_healthy_and_positive_way\"><\/span>17. He is open to compromise and finding ways to move forward in a healthy and positive way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">One of the strongest signs that he is genuinely sorry for hurting you is when he demonstrates an openness to compromise and finding ways to move forward in a healthy, positive manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This could involve him creating a plan of action or communication methods that will help prevent arguments or misunderstandings from happening again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He may be willing to make changes to his own behavior in order to meet you somewhere halfway when it comes to solving issues between the two of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It takes courage for someone to fully admit fault and accept responsibility for their actions, but when he does take those steps it serves as evidence that he recognizes what was wrong and is ready to start rebuilding trust with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_He_listens_carefully_and_respectfully_to_your_concerns_without_interruption_or_judgemental_comments\"><\/span>18. He listens carefully and respectfully to your concerns without interruption or judgemental comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully.jpg\" alt=\"Ma listening carefully and respectfully to his girlfriend\" class=\"wp-image-552931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Ma listening carefully and respectfully to his girlfriend\" class=\"wp-image-552931 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully-320x180.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-listens-carefully-and-respectfully.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This is an important step for him to take, as it shows respect for your side of the story and acknowledges that his actions may have been wrong or at least disagreeable to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When he listens carefully to what you have to say, it demonstrates interest in seeking understanding and resolution rather than just trying to be &lsquo;right' or win an argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It also goes a long way in terms of allowing healing between two people after an incident has occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, simply being heard can be enough for someone to start feeling better about the situation &ndash; which should always be the goal if we&rsquo;re striving towards healthy relationships!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_He_is_willing_to_sacrifice_something_important_to_show_genuine_care\"><\/span>19. He is willing to sacrifice something important to show genuine care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When he sacrifices something important in order to demonstrate his regret, it shows that he's willing to go beyond just saying an apology &ndash; he actually wants to make amends for what happened.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This could be anything from giving up a hobby or canceling a favorite activity to being available for extra conversations about the issue or foregoing a trip or luxury item in favor of spending time with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">These kinds of gestures can be powerful indicators that he is serious about showing his remorse and wants to make up for the hurt he has caused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever form it takes, it demonstrates that he regrets his actions and wants to start anew with your relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_He_becomes_more_caring_understanding_and_attentive_in_your_relationship\"><\/span>20. He becomes more caring, understanding, and attentive in your relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If he is truly sorry for hurting you he will be more caring, understanding, and attentive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This is shown by him doing something such as taking the time to talk through your feelings, getting to know them better, and then striving to adjust his behaviors accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He may also show extra care and attentiveness in small ways, such as offering to help with tasks when needed, or bringing you a snack if you&rsquo;re feeling down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Little actions can go a long way in expressing his care for you, and those sincere efforts can often bring both of you closer together despite the hurt he may have caused in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_He_doesnt_make_excuses_for_his_behavior_or_try_to_deflect_blame\"><\/span>21. He doesn't make excuses for his behavior or try to deflect blame<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most telling signs that he is sorry is that he doesn&rsquo;t attempt to make excuses for his behavior or try to deflect blame onto anyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, he takes full responsibility for the hurt caused, not trying to minimize it or justify it in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This shows that he recognizes the impact of what he did and is willing to accept any consequences needed to make things right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">By not making excuses or shifting blame, he shows an understanding of what he did wrong&mdash;and a willingness to own up to it without trying to pass the buck on to someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">That&rsquo;s why this type of sincerity can be so important in any apologetic situation; if someone tries to mitigate their mistakes by externalizing blame, it indicates a lack of remorse or responsibility on their part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Red_Flags_That_Show_He_Is_Not_Really_Sorry_For_Hurting_You\"><\/span>5 Red Flags That Show He Is Not Really Sorry For Hurting You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing he is not sorry for hurting you\" class=\"wp-image-552935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Image showing he is not sorry for hurting you\" class=\"wp-image-552935 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You-320x180.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Red-Flags-That-Show-He-Is-Not-Really-Sorry-For-Hurting-You.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_He_doesnt_honestly_know_why_he_is_saying_sorry\"><\/span>1. He doesn&rsquo;t honestly know why he is saying sorry&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s frankly easy to say the words, &lsquo;I&rsquo;m sorry&rdquo; without actually meaning it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Those two words can easily be empty words, so you can tell he&rsquo;s sincere with his apology when he gives specifics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Be wary if he&rsquo;s invalidating your feelings through an apology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe he&rsquo;s saying he&rsquo;s sorry because you&rsquo;re upset or because he hurt you, but he doesn&rsquo;t really see an issue with his actions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You can see right off the bat why and how this is a red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"> If he doesn&rsquo;t know why he&rsquo;s apologizing or he&rsquo;s doing it just for the sake of argument, he isn&rsquo;t sorry about hurting you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He&rsquo;ll probably make the same mistake again since he doesn&rsquo;t see an error in his ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He&rsquo;s completely blinded why he has to apologize, and he&rsquo;s just saying the two words you wanted to hear to be seen as either a good partner or to end the fight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_He_makes_it_about_him\"><\/span>2. He makes it about him<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When he makes it all about him instead of you, he&rsquo;s far from sorry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He needs to have empathy when his intentions are pure, and the fact that his narcissistic and self-absorbed ways are showing reflects the sincerity behind his apology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If he inserts himself in your scenario and tells you how you should feel because that&rsquo;s how he felt when he went through something similar, that&rsquo;s not a genuine apology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You need an apology that makes it evident he cares about your feelings and thoughts and what triggered you to be upset because of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You don&rsquo;t need him to tell you how you should feel and basically invalidate every ounce of your thoughts. That is the opposite of him showing his regrets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_He_buys_his_apologies\"><\/span>3. He buys his apologies&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing false gestures as a sign he is not sorry for hurting you\" class=\"wp-image-552936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Image showing false gestures as a sign he is not sorry for hurting you\" class=\"wp-image-552936 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies-320x180.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/He-buys-his-apologies.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You need to be very careful about believing grand gestures as apologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">As romantic and massive it might seem, he might not even be a single bit genuine about it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Especially when he knows he can buy an apology off with flowers and gifts every time, be wary about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Even as material gifts can also be a genuine way to say sorry, they can also work against you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So it all depends on the person you know him to be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If he&rsquo;s never been the materialistic type and he gives you gifts, his apology could be genuine and it&rsquo;s him saying he&rsquo;s sorry and wants to be better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">However, if he has been buying gifts for you before in every apology, you already know what this means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">After all, it&rsquo;s easier to spend money on flowers than it is to make the effort of actually changing your behavior and communicating your feelings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_His_actions_dont_match_his_words\"><\/span>4. His actions don&rsquo;t match his words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Actions will always speak louder than words, especially when you&rsquo;re trying to see his sincerity behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So if he keeps saying he&rsquo;s sorry and he loves you but his actions show the exact opposite, you know where you stand in his life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">His apology was clearly all just an act, and he didn&rsquo;t mean everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">His body language and actions should be able to show just how much he means his apology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Even if he can&rsquo;t commit to changing right away, he could at least do simple things to show you that he&rsquo;s trying to become better &ndash; both for himself and you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">His actions matching his words is one of the obvious signs he is sorry for hurting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_He_wants_you_to_get_over_it_right_away\"><\/span>5. He wants you to get over it right away&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If there&rsquo;s anything that&rsquo;s evidently showing he doesn&rsquo;t mean his apology, it&rsquo;s invalidating your feelings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He doesn&rsquo;t care about what you feel and why you&rsquo;re upset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He just knows that you are and thinks you&rsquo;re being dramatic about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He&rsquo;s rushing you to get over whatever you&rsquo;re feeling, and that&rsquo;s an obvious way to know he doesn&rsquo;t care about genuinely apologizing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He just cares he said sorry, even if he didn&rsquo;t mean it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">When a guy is genuine, he should be patient in letting you process your emotions until you aren&rsquo;t upset anymore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The last thing he should be doing is convincing you that your feelings aren&rsquo;t valid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Move_On_After_You_Know_Hes_Sorry_For_Hurting_You\"><\/span>How To Move On After You Know He&rsquo;s Sorry For Hurting You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing woman moving on after he is sorry\" class=\"wp-image-552937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Image showing woman moving on after he is sorry\" class=\"wp-image-552937 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On-320x180.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Moving-On.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">After you know he&rsquo;s genuine about saying sorry, accept that he already did what he did and move on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It&rsquo;s easier said than done, but this is where communication is most vital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">If you want the relationship to still work after even the most intense argument, communicate how you can gradually fix the relationship back to what it once was. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This is also where you can set proper boundaries so you can see how he&rsquo;s changing his ways to become better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">There should be a healthy exchange of communication if you want to move on from the pain and heartbreak caused by him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you think that the relationship doesn&rsquo;t stand a chance even after his genuine apology, you can always choose to walk away and end things for good.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, it&rsquo;s really just better to let go than hurt yourself trying to mend something that&rsquo;s too damaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_He_Is_Sorry_For_Hurting_You_%E2%80%93_The_Key_Takeaway\"><\/span><strong>Signs He Is Sorry For Hurting You &ndash; The Key Takeaway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, I hope this article was able to shed insight on everything about the signs he is sorry for hurting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">You should be able to tell if he&rsquo;s sincere with the argument or not by his actions, body language, and the way he changes his behavior.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">There&rsquo;s a saying that says an apology without even a single change is just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/mental-health\/emotional-manipulation\" data-lasso-id=\"11428\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">manipulation<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So if his apology is accompanied by changed behavior and body language, he really is sorry for hurting you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">He also shouldn&rsquo;t be invalidating your emotions and thoughts, as that&rsquo;s the last thing he should be doing if he&rsquo;s genuinely sorry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">So telling you how you should feel isn&rsquo;t something he should do if his intentions are genuine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, he should be patient in letting you process your emotions and build effective communication with you to make things work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">A relationship isn&rsquo;t always full of bliss and happiness, as there will also be heartbreak and pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Especially when one hurts the other, it&rsquo;s essential to learn how to move on from that pain. Whether it&rsquo;s to fix things or let go of the relationship, it&rsquo;s entirely up to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you, I hope learning about the signs he is sorry for hurting you has helped you. 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