Steph, I'd think, "Thank you for understanding," or "I appreciate your apology" would be quite a bit warmer and less stilted, while not implying the unwelcome attention was okay.

I agree with this. I learned to say, "I appreciate your apology" with the former upstairs neighbors because I felt that my usual "That's ok" let them off the hook for their bad behavior.

Maybe, "Thanks, I appreciate that." (If that's true.) But I think "Apology accepted," is perfectly cromulent, really. The first conveys more "bygones," maybe, so it depends on the situation. In the case you describe, I think I'd have gone with "Apology accepted."

Steph, I'd think, "Thank you for understanding," or "I appreciate your apology" would be quite a bit warmer and less stilted, while not implying the unwelcome attention was okay.

I agree with this. I learned to say, "I appreciate your apology" with the former upstairs neighbors because I felt that my usual "That's ok" let them off the hook for their bad behavior.

Seriously, these didn't even occur to me, especially "I appreciate your apology." I am so awkward sometimes!

These are good, you guys. Thanks!

I like Bev's responses, especially "I appreciate your apology." It acknowledges that something happened that warranted an apology, but the appreciation conveys a sort of "that's okay" that doesn't come across as letting it slide.

If he apologized, meant it (which it seems to have adjusted his behavior so probably he did) and you just want acknowledge it, there is nothing wrong with, "thank you."

CASS! Dammit, the vampire outbreak was supposed to happen when we were both there.

In retrospect, we should have had a plan.

Yeah, I tend to go with, "Thank you," myself.

Shir, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Tep, I think the suggestions are good ones, but I also see nothing wrong with "I accept your apology."

House hunting in SoCal sucks so hard. We've put in offers on 2 places and got outbid on both - even the one we offered $25K above asking on. Now there another place that is just slightly out of our price range that we decided we want to see again and maybe put in an offer. Realtor just told me that someone put an offer in today, so if we put one in we'll be in competition once again. So sick of it. Is it too much to ask to find a house you like, put in an offer, and get the friggin' house?? Not to mention all of these homes need work, which we won't be able to do until DW goes back to work. That won't be anytime too soon. Sure stings to pay crazy money for a house that isn't "done." Argh, argh, argh.

Finally have my footpedals the right height...helps to have a friend with a power drill.

erika, you pimped your ride?

{{{GC}}} You have all my house buy sympathy. I can't imagine how much more stressful the whole process must be in a competitive market. Tons of house buying ~ma headed your way.