Using AI to write the perfect apology (without it sounding fake)

Most apologies fail because they're missing one of four ingredients. AI is shockingly good at spotting which one — if you let it.

The 4 ingredients of a real apology

1. Naming the specific harm. Not "I'm sorry if I hurt you." "I'm sorry I cancelled your birthday dinner to work."
2. Owning it without excuses. The word "but" voids an apology.
3. Acknowledging the impact. Show you understand how it hurt them, not just that it did.
4. A concrete change. "Next time I will ___." Vague apologies = repeat offenses.

How to use AI without it sounding like AI

1. Write your draft yourself, raw and ugly.
2. Paste it into Loviu and ask: "Which of the 4 ingredients is missing?"
3. Rewrite it yourself with that ingredient added.
4. Ask Loviu: "Does this sound defensive or sincere?" — then revise.

Never copy AI output verbatim. The other person can tell, and they should — your words have to be yours.

The delivery matters too

Apologies for small things: text. Apologies for medium things: voice note. Apologies for big things: in person. Don't downgrade the format.