GUIDELINES
- State why you are writing them the letter, admit your mistake and ask them to forgive you.
- Show how much you value the friendship, acknowledge that you've hurt them, how much you are hurting and reminisce on good times.
- Say sorry again and show an intention to keep the friendship in future.
SAMPLE LETTER
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Letter Date]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-
Dear [Recipients Name],
I am writing to apologize for the way I acted the other day. I admit it was a terrible mistake. I was wrong to invade your personal space. I realize that my actions cannot be justified, and I am sincerely sorry from the bottom of my heart. If I could turn back time, I would go back to that day and do things differently. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me.
I value our friendship and would hate to see it go up in flames like that. We've been through a lot together, and I don't like it when we fight. I know I hurt you, and that is why I am asking for your forgiveness. The past few days have been unbearable without talking or hearing from you. I miss laughing with you and crying with you, all the good times we've spent together, the trouble we've got into together, our silly little conversations. I miss you, Lilly.
All in all, I am honestly sorry from the bottom of my heart. I hope you can and will forgive me. I promise it won't happen again. Let's put all this behind us and start over. What say you? Please call me. You can scold me, scream at me and I'll take it so long as you forgive me. I'll be looking forward to hearing from you soon my dearest friend. I love you.
Sincerely,
[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-
[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -
I'm sorry letter to a friend.
Further things to consider when writing sorry letters to friends
Sorry Letters
I'm sorry letters are letters you write to regretfully acknowledge a mistake, offensive behavior, or failure. Such letters are also written to comfort others at a time of disappointment or grief. I'm sorry letters should be sincere to make sure that the message is effective and that it doesn't cause more hurt. Although sometimes saying I'm sorry in person may convey more sincerity, there are other times when a written 'I'm sorry' might be the preferred method or otherwise your only option. It could be a personal or business I'm sorry letter, but either way you need to acknowledge the recipient's hurt feelings.
Excellent I'm sorry letters are brief and usually carry the intended message clearly. Start by mentioning what your letter is about. State exactly and descriptively, what you are sorry for, without adding unnecessary details. Acknowledge that you know how much the recipient is hurting. Express your gratitude and mention other achievements the recipient has had in the past to show that you really appreciate him/her and you are sorry for what he/she is going through. Offer suggestions that will make the situation better. Say sorry again at the end of the letter and close positively.
Letters to Friends
Letters to friends are letters you write to people with whom you have a bond of mutual affection. These letters are like conversations and can be just about anything. They could be thank-you letters to thank your friends, congratulation letters to congratulate them, apology letters to say sorry, condolence letters to comfort the bereaved, etc. You could also write to your friends to share general information such as school and family news, what has been happening in your town, or just tell funny stories. Letters are special and show the other person that you are thinking about him/her. The recipient can keep the letters for years and read them over and over again.
Letters to friends are personal and are usually addressed to specific individuals. Since the recipient is a person with whom you have a close relationship, the salutation is more personal and less formal. Greet the recipient warmly and proceed to stating the reason for your letter. Share some information about yourself. Maintain a polite and friendly tone. End your letter on a note of anticipation to seeing the recipient soon or reading from him/her. You can also add a postscript for something you forgot to say.
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