UAE, June 19 -- We hear a lot about forgiving and forgetting these days. But according to researchers, there are certain keys to a successful apology that we should all be aware of.

There are three keys to a successful apology: firstly, regretting your actions. Next, taking responsibility for them and lastly, be willing to remedy the situation. For instance, you skip your best friend's birthday dinner for last minute plans. In cases like these, Dr. Bernard Weiner, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, says a full blown apology is warranted. Start by apologizing, and then give indications to corrected, future behavior. And next, offer some form of compensation. In a case where both of you are to blam...