Can you make amends?

What is it like to make amends? Can you find a reason to apologize to someone? What does that take in you?
I apologized to someone today for an unwise speech act. I did it because these two – my partner and son – among other on my home island matter to me. Because small instinctive it’s can have a long term impact on relationships.
Feels good to apologize and I hope it’s accepted. The sacrifice of pride and ego has its return in a feeling of peace.