UpJourney: How to Respond to an Apology When You’re Still Hurt

If someone has hurt you and then offered an apology, it can be difficult to know how to respond, especially if you’re still hurting.

So what do you do? How do you move forward after an apology is given? Do you accept the apology and move on, or do you still hold onto the hurt and refuse to forgive?

According to experts, here are ways to respond to an apology when you’re still hurt: