If you woke up to discover that "drunk you" texted the absolute worst person possible (maybe your ex), you're not alone. It can be super embarrassing to wake up to a bunch of texts that you absolutely don't remember sending, but try not to beat yourself up over it. What feels cringe-worthy now may become a funny story down the line, but right now, you're probably looking for the perfect text to undo what happened. This article has everything you need to know about recovering from a drunk text and apologizing.

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"I'm so sorry. I had too much to drink last night!"

  1. Own what happened and simply apologize. If you sent a harmless late-night text (maybe one with a winky face or some misspellings), your best bet is to just tell the truth. First, sober up with some water and breakfast. Then, go ahead and let the person know that you had a few too many drinks the night before and are sorry for texting them. Many, many people have sent a drunk text in their lifetime, so the person you texted will probably understand.[1]
    • "I had a few too many last night. I'm really sorry 😬"
    • Sobering up before you send your apology text can help you approach the situation with a clear head.
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"Well, I'm embarrassed...sorry about my texts last night."

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"OMG my friend stole my phone last night. So sorry about that text!"

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"I'm sorry about drunk texting you last night. I've been meaning to reach out, but not like that!"

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"I am so sorry for what I said last night. I was drunk, but that's no excuse."

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"Wow, I am so sorry about this. Can we meet in person sometime today? I'd like to make it up to you."

  1. Sometimes, an in-person apology might be necessary. You might have sent a really hurtful message or something that requires a little more explanation. If that's the case, apologize and ask the person if they would be available to meet in person. Making the effort to apologize face-to-face might help the situation and let this person know that you're genuine.[5]
    • "I can't believe I sent this to you. I'm so sorry. Would you be free to meet sometime today so we can talk about it?"
    • You might also try calling them to apologize.
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Forgive yourself and move on.

  1. Treat this as a lesson. Many people before you have sent a drunk text. It can be really embarrassing in the moment, but try not to be too hard on yourself. Take the steps you need to feel better (own up to it, apologize, delete their number, etc.) and then move forward. Sending multiple apology texts in a row or replaying what you said over and over again will only make the situation worse.[6]
    • Call up a friend for some advice and reassurance. They can help you remember that everyone makes mistakes, and you might even laugh about this down the line.
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Expert Q&A

  • Question
    How do you stop yourself from drunk texting?
    Brett Baughman
    Brett Baughman
    Life Coach
    Brett Baughman is a Business & Life Coach, as well as the Founder of The Brett Baughman Companies, Inc., and the renowned Action Mastery retreats. With over 20 years of experience, his specialty is helping high-performing executives and entrepreneurs to advance to the next level of success. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Illinois State University and was mentored by Tad James. During his work at the Tad James Company, he earned his certifications as a Master NLP Coach (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), a Certified Master Hypnotherapist, an NLP Trainer & Master Practitioner, and a Time Line Therapy Trainer & Master Practitioner. He’s also been voted the Top Coach to work with by Apple News.
    Brett Baughman
    Life Coach
    Expert Answer
    Remove any numbers that you're prone to drunk text from your contacts list. Put them in an email or store them in a note on your phone—that way, you still have their contact info, but they're less accessible.
  • Question
    Should you apologize after drunk texting?
    Brett Baughman
    Brett Baughman
    Life Coach
    Brett Baughman is a Business & Life Coach, as well as the Founder of The Brett Baughman Companies, Inc., and the renowned Action Mastery retreats. With over 20 years of experience, his specialty is helping high-performing executives and entrepreneurs to advance to the next level of success. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Illinois State University and was mentored by Tad James. During his work at the Tad James Company, he earned his certifications as a Master NLP Coach (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), a Certified Master Hypnotherapist, an NLP Trainer & Master Practitioner, and a Time Line Therapy Trainer & Master Practitioner. He’s also been voted the Top Coach to work with by Apple News.
    Brett Baughman
    Life Coach
    Expert Answer
    Absolutely! The worst thing we can do is lie, hide, or stress out about the outcome. If your relationship with that person is supposed to happen, it will happen and the person will understand and forgive you. If not, you'll know very quickly that it's time to move on.
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