Are you brave enough to admit that you are WRONG?
By lucky_witch
@lucky_witch (2707)
Philippines
June 26, 2007 11:42pm CST
It happens... I guess to anyone of us. We intend to think that we are right with our action... only to find out in the end that we are wrong. And the people who we are thinking that is wrong...is actually right.
Do you admit your mistake and apologize? Or just dont speak and let everybody forget about it...
Me... I feel guilty so I have to admit... esp if my kids are involve. I say sorry and let them know that mommy is not always right... but I want the best for them...
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@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
yeah sometimes we feel so bad for what we have done... just cant help but ignore it and let other forget
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
27 Jun 07
yes I have been wrong MANY times and I have freely admitted my wrongs in the past as I still do and will continue doing so. It's a show of humility that all humans need to express. being sorry and admitting it shows one cares and is willing to try again no matter what others feel. I admit my wrongs and if others still have a problem with what I did then I at least tried to mend my ways as best as possible.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!`
@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
Yes I agree with you. Thanks for your response.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
27 Jun 07
hi sweetie,
i am very docile kind. lol..obviously, i would go to the person concerned and say sorry from the bottom of my heart. situations like this hardly happens to me but i remember once i as so sure that i took my stand very strongly hurting the feeling of some colleague. later on when i realised, i went upto him and said sorry. its not at all the hardest word for me.
i really appreciate your thoughts. i feel, there is no harm in saying sorry even to the kids. its a nice teaching process and in future they will do the same.
thanx.
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@adijam265 (769)
• India
27 Jun 07
ya , its true, but i dont feel guilty to that extent, i just tell it off, atleast my mind will be free of thinking some things like " what i did was wrong, i should have told it"
@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
Yeah Its better to admit it... so others wont feel bad about it.
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@Lvdeckape (320)
• United States
27 Jun 07
Yes I do and I am not afraid to admit to it either but I am also not afraid to admit when I am right..lol..When I was with my ex he was HORRIBLE to ever admit when he was wrong even when it was obvious that he was so very wrong, but would rather point the finger at me, even if I didn't do anything at all and that for him was just easier I suppose. Maybe this is why he is my EX! hardy har har..lol
-Lora
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@dolce_vita78 (8062)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
if i know that i am/was wrong, i do admit and if i hurt anyone or caused pain to anyone, i will apologize...
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@banta78 (4326)
• India
27 Jun 07
I believe honesty is the best policy and that it's difficult to live with a guilty conscience so I would be honest and admit my mistake if i really believe thati have committed a mistake or other person convinces me that i have made the blunder. But if i have not done anything wrong then there is no reason to say sorry. Cheers:)
@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
29 Sep 07
Yeah conscience is the greatest enemy if you pretend that you don do anything bad the fact that you know for yourself that its your fault. And if you dont do anything wrong tehn there is nothing to be sorry for... but we always have to respect the belief of others. Because sometimes, what is wrong for us, may be right for them.
Thank you for your response. Have a nice day.
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
I always apologize and admit my mistakes with ease. Albeit we are parents but still, we tend to make a lot of mistakes along the way. From there, we can learn to improve ourself and become a better parents.
There are some people who got this huge ego and hated to admit they are wrong. I can't understand why is it so hard for them to simply open their eyes and look through their wrongdoings. By admitting we are wrong, it doesn't mean we're weakling.
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
27 Jun 07
Even though I sometimes hate to admit that I am wrong, I feel uncomfortable if I don't apologise so I do especially if its my husband, son or close family members, even friends. I don't too well knowing that I was wrong and haven't apologised for it. It takes a big person to admit that!
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
27 Jun 07
Oops that was meant to read "I don't sleep too well" oh wish there was a edit button here, sorry!
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
27 Jun 07
if i feel i'm truly wrong,no,i have no problem apologizing.but i've been in circumstances before
where i was accused of doing something i know i did not do.
in that case,i will never apologize,no matter the consequence-i will try to explain myself,but if they won't listen,what can you do.
@maple_kisses (2156)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
I can always swallow my pride and admit that I was wrong. It's easy when your mind is open on the fact that you cannot be right all the time. I mean, I always have this strong conviction about what i think is right. But then, I'm not perfect, I'm no saint, I know I can't be right all the time. It's better that I admit that to everybody and to myself than pretending that I don't mind being wrong and leave an impression that I don't wanna be corrected.
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@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
27 Jun 07
I agree that when my children are involved, I always apologize. I want them to see me as a role model, but I also want them to know that it's okay to admit to a mistake because no one is perfect. However, admitting to a mistake and apologizing for it puts closure on things so everyone in the scenario can finally move on.
@mykmari_08 (2464)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
Sometimes, yes. . . but oftentimes, no. Particularly if my husband is the one who's right. I feel that my hubby will only keep on reminding me that I'm at fault, even if the incident/error has been through for about months. I believe this is one room for improvement for me.
@devilsangel (1817)
• United States
27 Jun 07
I have no issues admitting when I'm wrong. I've misjudged things and people and have jumped to conclusion a few times. When I figured out I was in the wrong I've appoligized to the person or persons I've wronged. There's nothing wrong with saying I'm sorry or I was wrong. To me its those that can't admit they were wrong or at fault that I worry aobut.
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@ayushthedevil (3147)
• India
27 Jun 07
yes i do admit when i think im wrong and i repeat i admit WHEN I THINK IM WRONG not otherwise
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@browneyedgirl (1264)
• United States
27 Jun 07
Yeah, we are all only human. We need to teach our children that nobody is perfect. I think we've all lived under the misconception of perfection for far too long. It has made a lot of neurotic people. I'm not afraid to admit when I'm wrong and apologize. There are people who can't seem to do that...so they try to buy their way out or buy you off afterwards...I'm not sure if that's a matter of not enough bravery or just too much pride though.
@sumofalltears (3988)
• United States
27 Jun 07
To my way of thinking you have to be able to admit a mistake just as easily as taking credit for something. Making mistakes it part of life and learning to cope with that is just as important as anything else. If you can't say your're sorry, then you have no right to claim credits either. Some people make mistakes without intending any harm and apologizing is a way of admiting you understand you made a mistake and that you had no harmful intent.
@mitchacoy (251)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
I admit my mistakes and always ask for an apology. But the bad thing about me is that I accept mistakes even though I know I am right. Just to stop an argument. I'm just hoping someday, this person can realize his mistakes,too.
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