Apologies

Why do we need apologies? What is it that we hope to get? Why can't we just forgive anyway? Being mad causes a horrible cycle. when two people who are close to eachother fight, it causes both of them to be mad, and both of themdecide that they deserve an apology. But the truth is probably that they are both right. They both overreacted and they both owe eachother an apology. But in the mean time, while they are waiting for one, they will just look at eachother with mad eyes, thinking about why the other person won't give it to them. But if we just notice this, and stray from our nature, we might realize that these mean looks are worsening the situation. They have become the fuel that keeps this destructive fire blazing. It we changed out nature and just forgave them and put on a big smile instead, they would look at you, probably with a new confused look on their face, and the cycle would be broken. It might take a while to break through to the otherperson, but I imagine they will eventually come off their stuburn anger, and join you with a smile. Just break the cycle, otherwise a stupid little fight can become an epic battle.