Apology Letters to Friend.
Expressing Regret Without Expecting Forgiveness

I’m really sorry for how I hurt you. I’ve been thinking a lot about what I said and did, and I can see now how much it must have hurt you—and that’s on me. I wasn’t thinking about how my words would land or how they’d affect you, and I’m truly sorry for causing you that pain. I know I messed up, and I want to be clear that I’m not asking you to forgive me or to move past this quickly. That’s not my place. I just needed to tell you how sorry I am because you mean a lot to me, and I hate that I’ve damaged our friendship. I take full responsibility for my actions and the way I treated you. I’m committed to doing better, not just saying it. I’m going to work on being more thoughtful and aware of how I communicate, so I don’t let this happen again. If you ever want to talk about it or tell me how you feel, I’m here to listen—no pressure, no expectations. I hope in time we can find a way forward, but I understand if you need space. Just know I’m sorry, and I care about you.