12 sorry messages to copy
Sorry Messages for Boyfriend
By Jatin Shankar Srivastava · Updated
Many boyfriends hide hurt behind jokes or silence, which makes an apology harder, not easier. The best sorry message for a boyfriend is calm, specific and a little warm, with no guilt-tripping and no drama.
Pick the tone that fits him. Heartfelt for a real hurt, short for a small slip, light if the two of you survive on humour. Whatever you use, make one detail yours.
Heartfelt
I was unfair to you. You have been patient with me more times than I have noticed, and I took that for granted. I am sorry, and I want to do better by you.
I should have listened instead of getting defensive. I am sorry for that, and for how long it took me to say it.
You mean more to me than being right. I am sorry for what I said. Whenever you want to talk, I am here.
I know I hurt you, even if you will not say it. That matters more to me than the argument. I am sorry.
Short and honest
You were right and I was wrong. Sorry.
I messed up and I know it. I would like to make it right.
Sorry for how I spoke to you. You do not deserve that.
No excuses from me. I am sorry.
Light and a little funny
I would like to formally apologise for being an idiot. The bear is on his knees. Please advise.
I am sorry. I have run out of snacks to bribe you with, so all I have is honesty.
I lost the argument and the sulk-off. Sorry, you win both.
Official notice: I was wrong. Reply when ready, no rush. Tea is on me.
How to write your own sorry message for your boyfriend
- 1
Do not make him chase the apology
A message that says "sorry, but you also…" starts round two. Apologise for your part only, and keep his part out of it.
- 2
Match his language
If he jokes, a gentle joke lowers his guard. If he is quiet, keep it short and sincere. Do not send a four-paragraph essay to a man who answers in one word.
- 3
Be specific about what you will change
"I will not bring it up in front of your friends again" is a promise he can check. "I will be better" is not.
- 4
Let him answer in his own time
End with room, not a demand. "Take your time" works better than "please reply".
Scroll it. Drag it. Play it.
This is a real apology website running live inside the phone. Scroll through it, drag the forgive-o-meter, tear off a coupon, play a game, then pick a theme to change its mood. This is exactly what your partner will open.
- 1Honest · What I did wrong, in your words
- 2Meter · Forgive-O-Meter with a bear that reacts
- 3Coupons · Tear-off coupons they can redeem
- 4Arcade · Seven tiny make-up games
Questions people ask
How do I say sorry to my boyfriend over text?
Keep it short and specific: what you did, that you understand it hurt, and one thing you will change. Avoid long explanations and avoid "but". Offer to talk when he is ready.
What if my boyfriend is ignoring my sorry message?
Give him space. Silence is often processing, not refusal. Do not send a flurry of follow-ups; one honest message and a later check-in is enough.
Is it okay to make my sorry message funny?
Only if the hurt was small and humour is how you two usually make up. For a real hurt, be sincere first; a joke can come later.