I heard from an old friend that she’s triggered by my way of greeting her for her birthday. I’m so sorry that the love I mean to give results in negativity. I immediately apologized and asked for forgiveness.
I didn’t give excuses, explain, defend or express my motives. I stood in the discomfort and appreciated the honest communication. I forgive myself and her for the way that our love has changed. 
Can you allow yourself to stand in the discomfort of someone expressing their need for you to change? Are you willing to apologize and seek forgiveness without expression your side of the issue? Ki to Happiness stands in the truth of loving even when it is not received as intended.