My friend Jeremy asked me, “Hey Ryan, what are some paragraphs for her when I messed up? Like, what’s something I can say to really try to mend the situation? And let her know that I’m sorry… Well, I have a couple of ideas… That’s why I made some paragraphs for her when you messed up. Give these a try…
Arguments and fights are an inevitable part of any relationship. However, occasionally, things may escalate into unpleasant confrontations with our significant others, where apologies alone hold very little value.
During these tense moments, our partner could harbor deep-seated emotions that make it hard for them to empathize with us. During such times, the most effective approach would require acknowledging fault and offering heartfelt apologies from within to show that we genuinely regret hurting them.
It does not mean you have put on your Shakespeare hat and start writing a play on how sorry you are. You don’t even need to plan a grand gesture like writing I’M SORRY with rose petals, but a few simple words are enough to let her know how much you mean to her and how sorry you are about the unfortunate turn of events.
Here are a few heartfelt apology paragraphs for when you mess up so you can properly convey to your women how sorry you are.

Things to Consider When Writing an Apology Message for Her
Putting together a message that truly reflects your innermost feelings is nothing short of intimidating. It is especially hard when it pertains to someone who occupies an irreplaceable space in your life.
When motivated by the desire for reconciliation or improvement, there is an added pressure to choose every word carefully and avoid risking any misinterpretations or misunderstandings.
But don’t you worry! There are specific strategies one could use while constructing their message that will help them articulate their emotions without compromising on clarity or authenticity.
Acknowledge the Mistake That You Have Made
When faced with a challenging situation within a relationship, it is important for both parties involved to tackle it head-on together. This means having an honest exchange about the problem at hand while acknowledging that both individuals are responsible for mending any damages caused by the problem. Showing remorse can also reflect maturity within the partnership dynamic.
Before apologizing, make sure that you’re on common ground by agreeing to what transpired initially, followed by taking ownership of any mistakes made which may have damaged your significant other emotionally in some way.
Expert advice: One of the studies we always reference when it comes to messages is this one, conducted in 2017, referring to the positive impact marriages (and all other types of relationships, as a matter of fact) can have from positive communication.

Validate Her Feelings
It is also crucial not to diminish or ignore emotions expressed by both partners, as this can cause more harm than good. Instead, recognize these emotions as valid and tell your woman that you know what went wrong in the first place and accept her feelings as she expresses them.
At times you might even think that she’s overreacting to a small issue, but that just might be the real problem. She only wants you to accept her feelings and tell her that she’s not wrong in feeling the way she does.
Say That You Are Sorry For Everything That Transpired
Instead of just a simple, I’M SORRY; let her know that you are truly and deeply sorry for what has happened. If you’re sincere in your apology, it will show how you tell her your apology.
See also: Paragraphs to make your girlfriend cry
Let Her Know That You Regret What Has Happened
Showing that you regret whatever happened is so important to your apology message. It might help to tell her how miserable you are without her by your side. Let her know that the situation’s outcome is not something you want.
You can also mention that you wish to change the past or take it all back or remove the hurt from her heart. All these messages show that you know your mistake, and your apology goes beyond just the words you’re writing to her.

13 Paragraphs for Her When You Mess Up
—Paragraphs for her when you messed up
“I apologize deeply for all the things I put you through and for not being there when you needed me. With everything that I am, I am asking you to please give us a chance and give me a chance to prove my love to you. And I just wish for us to be together again.”
“I don’t even know where to start. I have been crying my eyes out since last night, and I couldn’t even catch a wink of sleep because of all these thoughts running through my mind. All I could think about was how much more you must be hurting, and that made me even sadder because I am the reason behind your tears.
“I am not even worthy enough to be telling you to forgive me, but I am trying to let you know that if I could, I would take it all back.”
What you can say when you know you’re in the wrong…
“Where do I start? I know that I have hurt you in ways that I wish I did not, but here we are, standing on the edge of our relationship, trying to make sense of what has happened. There’s nothing much I want to say to you except for the fact that I am incredibly regretful of all the things that went down last night.
“Today, with a much clearer head, I can see how my actions have caused so much pain to you without me realizing what I was doing. You already know how much I love you, so I leave it all up to you. This is me telling you that I am ready to change if you are willing to give us another shot. I will be waiting for you, and I will be patient.”
See also: I’m sorry paragraphs for her
“I let my anger overtake me in the argument we had yesterday, and I feel so ashamed to even write this message to you because of the way that I acted. I was way out of line, and I will understand if you decide never to speak to me again.”

More paragraphs for when you messed up…
“But is sure hope that you find it in you to give me a chance to explain myself and tell you the amount of regret I feel about this situation.”
“I know we both said and did a lot of things that we wish we could take back, but right now, I just want to be the one to say that I am so sorry for all the things I said that might have hurt you.”
“You know that I love you and that I will never do anything to jeopardize that. But now I see how wrong I was in that situation, and I don’t even have an excuse for it. If you can forgive me, please call me anytime. I will always be here for you, and I can wait for you no matter how long it takes.”
“I hope that even though we are going through a very rough time right now, you still remember and regard me as your best friend because you are that person to me.”
“You are the first person I think of when good things happen to me, and even on the bad days, I know that I always have a shoulder to lean on with you. But I broke your trust and can never do or say enough to mend this broken relationship.”
More messages you can share with her…
—Paragraphs for her when you messed up
I just want to tell you that I am willing to work on the relationship, and I am willing to work on myself. I will always be here when you are ready to talk to me. And I am genuinely sorry for everything.”
“I can’t begin to describe the hurt and pain I am feeling just thinking about how badly I have messed this up for us. I know the situation might say otherwise, but I love you so much and never want you to feel this way toward me or our relationship. And I only wish to rewind time and take back everything I said and all I did to hurt you this much.”
“I just wanted to say that I am so very sorry for how I acted earlier. And I wasn’t feeling my best self, and I let that get to me, even though I now realize I should have had everything under control.”
See also: Paragraphs to get your ex to want you back
“I want you to know that I regret every single moment, and I just wish I could do something to make it all better. Please call or text me when you are ready to talk to me. I’m always here.”
“I feel like such a fool for letting those things get to me and for saying all those things to you. You know I didn’t mean any of it, and I acted way out of line, and for that, I am so terribly sorry. I wish I could do something to take away all the hurt in your heart right now.”
When you know you were in the wrong…
“I know you probably want nothing to do with me right now, but I wanted to write you this to let you know that I admit my mistakes, and I take full responsibility for everything that transpired. And I was in the wrong for acting the way that I did.
“I just hope that I haven’t permanently ruined our relationship for that one moment of weakness I faced. Please give me another chance to prove how much I love and care for you. I will never do anything to hurt you the way that I did.”
“Perhaps it’s too late to come to you like this, but I really hope I’m not because I don’t know what I would do without you. You are the light of my life, and I cannot imagine living a single day without you by my side. I am so sorry for everything I did and said that broke your heart. I never meant this to happen, but I deeply regret it.”
“Without you by my side, I don’t know what to do or where to go. Now I’m realizing the gravity of the errors in my choices, and I see how hopeless my life has become without you.”
“All I am asking is for you to consider giving me another chance. I swear to you, I will not mess it up if you decide to do so. I am so sorry for all that has happened and the hurt I caused you. Believe me; I would take it all away from you if I could. But sadly, all I can give you is my most sincere apology.”
Life isn’t going to be the same without you…
“Ever since that day, I have been thinking of you all the time; there is not a moment that goes by without you running through my mind. I wish you could somehow find it in you to hear me out and give me a chance to prove myself.
“I know what I have done was wrong, and I will always regret it, but please give me a chance to make things right. And I promise I will do all that I can, with all that I have, just to see you smile again. Please give me one last chance.”
“I am at a loss for words right now just thinking about the fact that I am the one who broke your heart. Remember when I told you that I would never do such a thing to you? But here we are talking about it. Well, at least I am. And it’s just the worst feeling ever. I wouldn’t even wish this on my worst enemy.”
I promise, this isn’t it…
“What I’m saying is that I regret everything, and I want to eat all my words back because I am assuring you that I did not mean any of it. Not even one. It might be hard for you to believe, but please trust me on this. I love you so very dearly. And I will never do anything to push you away from me.”
“I promise you that that is not who I am, and I don’t want you to think of me as the person from that day. You should know that I regret all the things that I said to you, and I want to take it all back if only I could do so. I know I am demanding so much from you by asking you to forgive me for the things I said, but I really hope that you can. At least one day soon. Please give me another chance.”
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