These are words you must have ready in any relationship, especially marriage. Because we are human, we will say hurtful, thoughtless things for which we need to apologize. We will do things that break our connection to our mate. In those situations we must be ready and able to say, “I’m sorry.” Are you able to say that to your mate? Have you experienced the power of asking for forgiveness? Scripture tells us, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (I John 1:9).
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.