A sincere apology is not just an act; it’s the beginning of a renewed connection grounded in trust and a sense of knowing that you can find your way back to safety, even when ruptures happen.

Things came to a head during a recent family dinner in which her future sister-in-law accused her of being an opportunist who ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had a quick cough, just a tickle. Do I have to apologize to the people around me? I didn’t do it intentionally. Same with a sneeze. I could maybe give an “excuse me ...