1.  The steps of progression begin with a NORMAL CLOSE RELATIONSHIP that is marred by the COMMISSION OF AN OFFENSE in word or deed.
2.  This is followed by an INJURY TO THE SPIRIT OF THE OFFENDED that results in INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL RESENTMENT toward the offender.
3.  Resentment causes EMOTIONAL DISTANCING AND COOLNESS BETWEEN THE OFFENDED AND THE OFFENDER.
4.  For normalcy to return, INFORMATION IS PROCESSED paving the way for CRAFTING THE APOLOGY.
5.  A REQUEST FOR FORGIVENESS IS SOUGHT BY THE OFFENDER.
6.  THE OFFENDED HAS THE OPTION OF GRANTING FORGIVENESS RESULTING IN RECONCILLIATION AND RESTORATION RETURNING THE OFFENDED AND THE OFFENDER TO THEIR ORIGINAL OR INCREASED CLOSENESS.
7.  KISS AND MAKE UP OR SHAKE HANDS AND MAKE UP AS THE CASE MAY REQUIRE.
8.  For best results all through life, apply the above whenever the occasion requires and be at peace one with another.