We are all human, we all make mistakes, and we all deserve a second chance! Being "in the doghouse" is a popular term used to describe being in trouble with someone, usually a significant other but also a friend or a coworker. On National Get Out of the Doghouse Day, we ask for forgiveness for our minor transgressions and we forgive those who have wronged us. This is also a great opportunity to learn all there is to delivering a genuine apology. If you are the offender, pour your heart and soul into an apology to those you care about. If you are the offended, consider burying the hatchet and forgiving whoever it is that has upset you.

National Get Out of the Doghouse Day is observed on July 19th of every year.

Heidi Richards Mooney of Ft. Lauderdale, FL founded National Get Out of the Doghouse Day in 1999.