Apologizing for Intentional Hurtful Words

I said something to you that I knew would upset you, and I did it on purpose just to get a reaction. That was wrong, and I'm sorry. You didn't deserve that — you deserved honesty, not bait.

I wasn't actually angry at you or trying to make a real point. I was just looking for a fight, and I used words I didn't even mean to pull you into it. That's unfair to you and it's disrespectful of how you feel.

I'm going to be more careful about what I say and why I'm saying it. You matter to me, and you deserve better than being used for a reaction. I'll do better.