How can I make someone forgive me?

@labea17 (443)
Philippines
August 24, 2010 10:37pm CST
My grandparents are mad at me because I haven't visited them or call them for about 7 years. I tried to send them a letter a few months ago and told them that I want to visit them. They answered back and told me not to go there. I think that they are really mad at me. What can I do to make them forgive me? I really love them and I want to take care of them for I am their only grandchild. I know that it was my mistake. My plan of action to make them forgive me is to write them letters two to three times each month. Please help me..
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19 responses
@amybrezik (2118)
• United States
25 Aug 10
I don't think you can make anyone forgive you. This is something that they hahve to be ready to do. You should probably tell them what you have said here. Admit your fault and tell them how much you do love and care about them. Don't give up. Eventually they will probably forgive you will just have to be patient and keep letting them know how you feel.
@labea17 (443)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
Yes, thank you. I really want to make it up to them.
@asiregar (864)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
26 Aug 10
maybe it's better you come directly on a special day for them and apologized for the mistake that was where all this because we are living is never free from error
@tedifa (1232)
• Indonesia
25 Aug 10
I'm so sorry for your problem labea,your grandparents still mad with you,so don't push your self to visit them and apologize at this time,need more time for some people who can forgive someone mistake.Just be patient for that,since now my advice try to send them gift,letter,or something that they're like.And don't forget to say that you really love them,I'm sure soon or later they will forgive you at all.
• Indonesia
25 Aug 10
You share the same blood with them, so there's no way they hate you for real. Old people are easily getting cranky, so get use to it. Just visit them when you get the chance, and dont forget to bring their favourite food. Meanwhile, you can call them, and tell them you will visit them if you can.
• United States
26 Aug 10
So very sorry you are having this situation. There is nothing to make them forgive and forget. You can however persist and hopefully they will see your sincerity. Maybe a phone call is much more personal than a letter sweetie. Please do not give up as family is forever. I pray they will find it in their hearts to be forgivng.
• Pakistan
25 Aug 10
it depends how much bad you have done with someone. but mostly what i do, when i realize i'm wrong i'm solely good with him in this way some people take a lot time to understand some get it very soon and become again good with me.
@fineartist (1217)
• United States
25 Aug 10
Could you ask them, something like: "What can I do to make you forgive me" Could you also tell them that you did not intend to make them so angry with you.. and that life is too short to not be able to patch things up between you and them? I am just trying to be helpful. Good luck.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
25 Aug 10
There is no certain way to make someone forgive you. forgiveness has to come from within. If someone does not want to show you forgiveness for some reason, you can not force it from them. This is somwething they want to have to do for you.
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
Try to call them at least once a month if you have time. And say sorry sincerely. I know they might not talk to you but i think they will somehow listen to you if you say sorry with all honesty and sincerity. They are your family anyways so forgiveness is never hard. And try to make letters that really look like you are indeed sorry and would really like to make up to them. Show them you love them and visit them the soonest time possible you can.
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
25 Aug 10
Writing letters and sending photos or tape recording of you would be good. Perhaps appearing at their door would be the ultimate. I'm sure they would welcome you. All the best labea!
@aquariand (464)
25 Aug 10
I know it is hard to be away from family, and to begin with it is for your grandparents to forgive you and this will take time as you have to prove your worth to them again. Take time to just sit and write a letter explaining your feelings and why you have left it so long to get in touch and why you left in the first place. Then ask them if it not alright for you to visit is it alright for you to write to them every so often to keep in touch and to let them know how you are getting on. Then just write once a month to let them know how you are , what you are doing and that you are happy and healthy, in time they will look forward to your letters and even invite you to visit, but it won't just happen over night you have a long way to go to make ammends. But don't give up as you have already lost 7 years of contact and have made the first step to reconcile the relationship.
@sjlskl (3382)
• Singapore
25 Aug 10
Go on, visit them even if they are angry with you. Show them sincere you are in making up for the lost time. They are your family members and family members don't bear grudges for long.
@jamuls (530)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
this happened with me and my Uncle. after my dad passed away, he's like my 2nd dad... there was this issue about me not being a responsible young adult and stuff like that, said something which was pretty much uncalled for and BOOOM! since then, i've stopped calling or writing him. 3 months ago, he passed away... you don't have any idea how it felt like. you should really apologize and keep on apologizing. writing isn't enough, if there's a way for you to call or talk to them, do it. good luck...
@mlhervas (482)
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
You simply can't force someone to forgive you! It really depends on the other person, on how long will it take for him or her to forgive you. You must make some actions, SINCERE actions to show that you have really repented or sorry for what you have done. It will take time. But you will be forgiven, as long as you are sincere with your apology.
@nobbsy123 (851)
• Australia
25 Aug 10
They are family they should forgive you for anything that is what family's are for. They are probably angry because over the last 7 years they have been worried sick about you.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
25 Aug 10
The best thing you can do is to just ask for their forgiveness and explain that you knew you were wrong to wait 7 long years before you communicated with them again, tell them you want to make it up to them by visiting and getting reacquainted, then just wait. I am sure they miss you and will be softened by your kind words, especially if you acknowledge you were wrong. I have the opposite problem, nobody ever calls me!
@sk66rc (4250)
• United States
25 Aug 10
Unfortunately, there's noway to "make them" forgive you. They'll just have to come around. From what I see, all you can do at this point is to let it go & hope they'll come around. It's a good thing you're willing to follow through with your plan but don't try to force them anything. It might just turn them away even more. Eventually, hope that they'll see you're trying to make an effort & see it your way.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
25 Aug 10
Well, there really isn't a way to get forgiveness.. that is up to your grand parents. but what you can do it to somehow get your feeling towards them. If you really want to see them, you can by going to go see them... they may be angry at you or whatever but it might also show them how much you want to see them. I would go to them right away if it was bothering me so much. Good luck!
• Philippines
25 Aug 10
If you really intend to visit there then just do it. I don't think letters would do big for you... Asking for forgiveness goes along with proving one's sincerity and the reality of course that there are times that other people cannot just forgive and forget easily and so you also have to be ready for that as the one asking for forgiveness. Respect, love and forgiveness are some of the things to be earned and not to be asked.. Goodluck!