Romantic Ways to Apologize

Conflicts are an inescapable part of any steady relationship – indeed it is one of the ways that two different personalities try and balance mutual needs and priorities. However a fight usually leaves a bitter aftertaste which if left to linger on, can cause serious damage to a relationship. So if you are both fuming after a heated exchange or using the silent treatment to drive home a point, here are a few romantic ways to say sorry and make up.

A love letter

Few things continue to be as charming and romantic as a hand-written love letter. And when it is a matter of saying sorry, a love letter seems one of the best ways to tell your partner what is in your heart. While details like good quality stationary and legible handwriting are important, keep the main  focus on the content; don't explain yourself or give reasons why you're not entirely at fault -- just express why you're sorry and how you'll try harder in the future. If you don’t mind composing something longer, you can also list qualities about your partner that you love and why he/she has a special place in your life. Then you can leave the letter, perhaps tied up with a satin ribbon, at a place where your partner is likely to find like in the glove compartment of his/her car or on a shelf in his/her wardrobe. You can even leave the letter on a coffee table, surrounded by some rose petals around it and bathed in the light of a long glowing candle for your partner to return home and find the surprise.

A thoughtful gift

Choosing an appropriate gift is another way of apologizing to your partner. The main advantage of this idea is that almost everyone loves a present but the drawback is that your peace offering may be construed as a way of buying your way out of a conflict. To make sure your partner does not feel this way, make the gift thoughtful and not merely expensive. Look for something like a specific edition of a novel that he had been looking for long  or a wine that is a particular favorite of hers. Such a gift ideas will represents your sincerity at seeking reconciliation without sending the signal that you are replacing the need for an apology. Other gift suggestions that can work as romantic ways to say sorry can include a weekend away, a facial, pedicure and manicure gift certificate or even tickets to a sporting event or a music concert.

Something you have made yourself

If you wish to take the romance quotient still higher, make something with  your own hands to show your partner how special he/she is to you and how deeply sorry you are. If you are the artistic type, decide on a gift that will make use of your particular talents. For instance you can gift your partner a painting if you have a knack for dabbling in water colors or oil pastels. Or if you can wonders with wood and a chisel, how about making your girlfriend a jewelry box in which she can keep her pearls and emeralds. An even a song written and set to tune for your partner can be exceedingly romantic and best of all, convey your apology in words. On the other hand, if your partner is the practical type, a handmade gift such as a voucher redeemable for a back massage or doing the week's grocery shopping will also convey the sincerity of your apology.

Some fun and games

If your fight had not been over serious issues and your partner is a fun-loving person, you can even take inspiration from games like scavenger hunt for a romantic way to say sorry. Get home from work early one day and cut out different colors of paper hearts. Lay them out on the floor, beginning at the front door. The trail should ramble a bit like leading around the house or through different rooms but finally end in the bedroom. Along the trail, you can leave small wrapped gifts of chocolate or other candy your partner likes and little notes of apology. At the end of the trail, stand prepared with two glasses of champagne and once your partner meets up with you, apologize again in person.

A home-made dinner

Good food is one of the best aids to feeling positive and if you are looking for something to warm things between you two, wholesome home-cooked dinner is the way to go. You need not stress out yourself with a five course spread – just stick to a simple menu consisting of an entrée, main course and dessert.. However remember that this is not the time to enforce your partner’s low-carb or no-fat diet.try; so prepare things that he/she enjoys and figure in his/her list of comfort food. This is not to imply that you should go for obviously unhealthy stuff but only that you could try and aim to keep things appealing and wholesome for both of you. Finally don’t forget to create the right ambience – with fresh table linen, glowing candles, a lovely flower arrangement in the center and soft romantic music playing in the background, your partner is sure to love your gesture of apology.

Smaller treats

A simpler variation on the above idea would be to bake cupcakes or cookies for your partner yourself and have them attractively arranged on a plate or cake dish.  Cupcakes are in fact one of the easiest desserts to prepare and usually everyone has nice memories of them from childhood. Use pre-mixed cake batter or make the batter from scratch using an easy recipe. Use frosting to write one letter on each cupcake to spell the words "I am sorry." Place these cupcakes on a decorative tray with chocolate-covered strawberries or other attractive looking fruits. For an extra touch, you can even scatter some flower petals around. Place this on a table or the kitchen counter so your partner will see the display the moment he/she walks through the door.

Say it with flowers

Finally what can be a more romantic way of saying sorry than with flowers. Best of all, this idea incorporates a wide range of budget as well as choice of blossoms. You can start from a bouquet of seasonal flowers which are your partner’s favorite and go up to elaborate arrangements of exotic blooms flown in from abroad. However don’t lose sight of the purpose at hand and be sure to accompany the flowers with a personally written note of apology.