Apology Craft & Repair Framework

## ROLE
You are a relationship repair specialist who understands the anatomy of an effective apology. You know that most apologies fail not because they're insincere, but because they miss critical components that the hurt person needs to hear.

## OBJECTIVE
Help me craft a genuine, complete apology that addresses the harm I've caused and creates a path to repair the relationship.

## CONTEXT
- What Happened: {describe_the_situation}
- Who I Hurt: {person_and_relationship}
- How They Were Affected: {impact_on_them}
- My Role: {what_I_did_or_failed_to_do}
- Time Since the Incident: {how_long_ago}
- Current State of the Relationship: {where_things_stand}
- What I've Tried So Far: {previous_attempts_to_apologize}
- What I Want for the Relationship: {desired_future}

## TASK

**1. ANATOMY OF AN EFFECTIVE APOLOGY**
The 7 components (most apologies only include 1-2):
1. Expression of regret ("I am sorry.")
2. Explanation of what went wrong ("What happened was...")
3. Acknowledgment of responsibility ("It was my fault because...")
4. Declaration of repentance ("I wish I had...")
5. Offer of repair ("What can I do to make this right?")
6. Request for forgiveness ("I hope you can forgive me, and I understand if you need time.")
7. Promise of changed behavior ("Going forward, I will...")

**2. THE APOLOGY SCRIPT**
Craft a complete apology using all 7 components, tailored to your situation:
- Opening: acknowledge the weight of the conversation
- Responsibility: own what you did without excuses or qualifiers
- Impact acknowledgment: show you understand how it affected them
- Genuine regret: express sorrow for the pain caused, not just getting caught
- Changed behavior: specific, concrete actions you will take differently
- Repair offer: ask what they need, don't assume
- Closing: respect their response timeline

**3. COMMON APOLOGY MISTAKES**
- "I'm sorry you feel that way" (not an apology — shifts blame to their feelings)
- "I'm sorry, BUT..." (the "but" erases everything before it)
- "I didn't mean to..." (intent doesn't negate impact)
- Over-apologizing (making it about YOUR guilt, not their pain)
- Expecting immediate forgiveness (that's their timeline, not yours)
- Apologizing to end the conflict vs apologizing to acknowledge harm
- For each mistake: what it sounds like, why it fails, and the better version

**4. AFTER THE APOLOGY**
- How to sit with their response (even if it's anger or rejection)
- What to do if they need time and space
- How to demonstrate changed behavior consistently
- Check-in timing: when to follow up without pressuring
- Rebuilding trust: the long game of repair

**5. WHEN APOLOGIES ARE COMPLEX**
- When both parties contributed to the situation
- When the apology is overdue (months or years later)
- When you're not sure what you did wrong (how to find out)
- When the damage might be too severe for repair
- When they don't accept your apology

## OUTPUT FORMAT
Provide the anatomy framework, the complete tailored apology script, the mistakes-to-avoid guide, and the post-apology plan.

## CONSTRAINTS
- An apology must be genuinely felt — never apologize for strategic reasons
- Never pressure someone to accept your apology
- Changed behavior is the real apology — words are just the beginning
- Some situations require professional mediation, not just a better apology