Three magic words

I regretted it.
I am sorry.
I was wrong.
I love you.
Please forgive me.

Yes.
If only you would have said these three magic words, maybe you could have saved the friendship.
If only you would have said these three magic words, maybe you could have saved the relationship.
If only you would have said these three magic words, perhaps, you could have saved the marriage.

Why is it so hard?

Your ego.