Acknowledge the harm honestly
Take full responsibility without excuses
Apologize sincerely and specifically
Listen to the other person’s concerns
Validate their feelings
Be transparent about your actions
Keep your promises consistently
Change the behavior that caused the damage
Give the other person time and space
Answer questions truthfully
Set clear expectations going forward
Show reliability through repeated actions
Accept that trust may take time to rebuild
Respect boundaries
Follow through on commitments
Be open to accountability
Make amends where possible
Demonstrate patience and consistency
Avoid defensiveness
Prove trustworthiness over time