Trust rarely returns because someone said the right apology once. It returns through repeated moments of safety that match the words.
Repair has a pace
The person who was hurt often needs slower timing than the person who wants to move on. Honouring that gap is part of the repair.
Concrete follow-through—changed behaviour, clearer boundaries, check-ins—matters more than perfect language. Therapy can help both people stay honest without flooding.
Trust is rebuilt in receipts, not promises.
