Text & chat prompt
Write a sincere apology message
Write a sincere apology message: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.
The prompt
Help me write an apology to [PERSON]. What I did: [WHAT HAPPENED] How it affected them: [IMPACT] Our relationship: [RELATIONSHIP] What I will do differently: [ACTION] No excuses, no "sorry if you felt that way". Name what I did, acknowledge the impact, take responsibility, say how I will fix it. Give a text message version and a longer letter version.
Pro tip: A real apology does not ask the other person to forgive you in the same message.
How to use this prompt
- Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Paste the prompt.
- Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
- Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Text & chat
- Works with
- ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
- Length
- 60 words
- Fields to fill in
- PERSON, WHAT HAPPENED, IMPACT, RELATIONSHIP, ACTION
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: PERSON, WHAT HAPPENED, IMPACT, RELATIONSHIP, ACTION. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Should I paste private information into the prompt?
Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.
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