10 Powerful ways to apologize to your partner when you’ve really messed up things

2. Say it with a look

Don’t fake remorse because doing so will likely do more damage. When you apologize, make sure you have a genuine look on your face that you really are sorry. Saying the words but having a smirk, grin, air of indifference or some other expression will tell your partner that you are trying to say the right thing, but you don’t mean it.