Apology Letters to Girlfriend.
Being Dismissive After Our Argument

I'm sorry I was distant with late replies and then treated our argument like a joke. I messed up by not giving you the attention you deserved when you wanted to be heard, and by joking about it the next morning instead of taking your feelings seriously. That was dismissive and hurtful, and I own that completely. I understand why you felt ignored and disrespected — when you said you wanted space and then opened up at night, you needed care, not casualness. My joking made it seem like your feelings weren't important to me, and I can see how much that stung. You deserve better than being brushed off when you're vulnerable. I won't hide behind being busy — that's on me to manage so it doesn't affect you. Concrete steps I'll take: I'll let you know in advance when I'm tied up and set a clearer time to talk, I'll pause jokes when things feel tense, and I'll check in with a real "Are you okay?" before trying to lighten the mood. If I start to flippantly downplay something, call me out and I'll stop. Also, if you want, I'll plan a quiet evening this week where I give you undivided attention — no phone, no jokes first, just listening. I love you and I hate that I made you feel small. When you're ready, tell me what you need from me now or what would help rebuild this — I'm here and ready to listen without deflecting.