How Does a Cancer Man Apologize?

Different zodiac signs have different ways of apologizing. Some say sorry with words, some show their guilt through their actions, while others might never apologize at all.

Understanding a Cancer man’s typical personality traits will reveal a lot about his apology style.

Once you know more about this sensitive water sign, you will be able to determine whether or not he will apologize when he makes mistakes, and if his apology is sincere.

He Gets Emotional

Cancers are naturally quite sensitive and can usually pick up on how the people around them are feeling.

You will never have to worry about telling a Cancer man how you feel because it’s likely that he already knows. And even if he doesn’t, this sweet sign is happy to listen to you talk about your emotions.

Talking through problems is always better than ignoring a Cancer man, but if you choose to ignore him to show you’re upset, he will get your point.

Cancers feel genuinely pained when they hurt another person. They are so empathetic that they also feel the damage they cause to someone else.

If you want to know how to make a Cancer man feel guilty, don’t hide how much you are hurting. Let him see how much pain he has caused you, and he is sure to feel sorry.

When you show a Cancer man he has hurt you, he will likely get emotional. If he cries, those aren’t crocodile tears to manipulate you – they are the real deal.

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He Apologizes Sincerely

Some signs are willing to offer a false apology for the sake of moving past issues quickly. Even when they aren’t truly sorry, they will apologize just to get over an argument.

Others might not even apologize at all, preferring to brush past the upsetting incident and sweep it under the rug entirely.

But when a Cancer man apologizes, he means it sincerely. If he apologizes, he means it from the bottom of his heart.

Sometimes a Cancer man will apologize by saying, “I’m sorry, but…” This means that he is sorry for hurting your feelings and wants to move past the argument, but he doesn’t think he’s wrong.

Usually, though, a Cancer guy’s apology won’t contain a “but,” and he will say he is sorry without offering excuses or explanations.

He Shows He Knows What He Did Wrong

Some signs can’t admit to making a mistake, even when they know they are in the wrong.

They cling to their pride so fiercely that apologizing is impossible, and may even convince themselves that they have done nothing that requires penitence.

A Cancer guy will not only apologize, but he will also explain exactly what he did wrong.

He wants you to know that he really understands what he did to hurt you and that he’ll do his best never to repeat the mistake.

When a Cancer man is hurt, he needs to know that the person who has hurt him really gets why they are apologizing and that they won’t hurt him again in the same way.

Because he needs this reassurance himself, he goes out of his way to offer it to other people when making a sincere apology.

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He Apologizes with Words

Some signs can’t bring themselves to actually say the words, “I’m sorry.” There’s something about admitting they were wrong that’s just impossible for them.

But when a Cancer man really knows what he has done to hurt you, he won’t hesitate to tell you he’s sorry.

His verbal apology will likely come with tears, an explanation of exactly where he went wrong and promises to never screw up again in the future.

He has his pride and won’t issue apologies unnecessarily, but even if he stands by his actions, he will at least apologize for upsetting you.

He Apologizes with Actions

When a Cancer man messes up, he pulls out all the stops to show the person how sorry he is and how much he cares.

This means that not only will he apologize with words, but he also says sorry with his actions.

Cancer men want you to know that they really mean it when they apologize and that they still think about what they did wrong later. They will go out of their way to show you that their words have weight.

If a Cancer man apologizes to you for not being helpful around the house, don’t be surprised when he deep cleans the bathroom the next day.

If he says he is sorry for not attending one of your work events, he might throw a surprise party to celebrate your promotion to make up for it.

A Cancer guy knows that while a verbal apology is important, actions speak louder than words. He will show you through his actions how sincerely he means his apology.

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He Apologizes with Touch

One of the typical Cancer man traits is that he is very affectionate. While some signs squirm away from public displays of affection, this sign isn’t afraid to hug and kiss in front of other people.

To a Cancer man, cuddles and kisses are ways of expressing love. If he is your close friend, lover, or family member, he is naturally touchy-feely with you to show his comfort level and affection.

When a Cancer man feels guilty for something he’s done, he will become even more physically affectionate than normal. He wants to feel close to you because he fears his mistake will make him lose you.

If your Cancer man apologizes, you can expect him to ramp up the shoulder rubs and hand-holding. It’s his way of connecting with you and showing you that he’s deeply sorry.

He Buys an “I’m Sorry” Gift

Although the Cancer man’s personality is quite frugal, he has no problems spending money on the people he loves.

He is much more likely to buy a designer handbag for his girlfriend than a phone upgrade for himself, or a nice piece of jewelry for his mother instead of a new suit for work.

Because a Cancer man is so generous and sincere, he puts his money where his mouth is when he apologizes.

If your Cancer guy tells you he’s sorry, don’t be surprised when a dozen roses show up on your desk at work the next day. To him, this is the cherry on top of his apology.

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He Does Favors for You

One of a Cancer man’s love languages is performing acts of service. This means that when he cares about you, he will do whatever it takes to make your life easier.

He likes being depended on and will always put the needs of his loved ones before himself.

When a Cancer man wants you to forgive him, this is a great time to ask him for a favor. In fact, you probably won’t even have to ask because he won’t be able to resist the opportunity to make up for what he’s done.

If you need help moving, he will show up with a pickup truck, a six-pack of beer, and a crew of people to get the job done.

If you want to go to a concert he normally would never want to see, he will get the tickets and sing along to every song at the show, then buy you a T-shirt at the merch table.

When a Cancer man does favors for you after an argument, he is showing you his value and that he wants to be in your life, no matter what.

He Cooks for You

Cancers are one of the most likely signs of the zodiac to be homebodies and they often enjoy cooking and cleaning.

There’s nothing he loves more than a home-cooked meal, and if you ever need to apologize to him, this is a great way to soften his heart.

If your Cancer guy is good at cooking, he will probably whip up your favorite dish to show you how sorry he is.

If he’s not a skilled chef, he will stock up on your favorite snacks or order take-out from a restaurant he knows you like.

Cooking and feeding you is a way of showing that he cares deeply about you, so don’t be surprised if he reinforces his apology in the kitchen.

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He Takes Care of You

Cancer signs, often referred to as “the mothers” of the zodiac, are innately nurturing and doting. They enjoy taking care of their loved ones in every way.

When a Cancer man is sorry, he will fuss around you like a mother hen. He’ll ask you a thousand times a day how you’re feeling, if you need anything, or if there’s anything he can do for you.

He believes that he has to prove himself to get back into your good graces. He wants you to see how much he cares and that he’s genuinely contrite.

A Cancer man backs up his apology by taking care of you, and feeding you is one of his special ways of looking after you.