Sorry seems to be the hardest word ...

@nikky28 (1572)
India
March 20, 2009 5:31am CST
When ego blinds the mind, the tongue seems to say anything but "Sorry". Sarcasm and insults are hurled to and fro, hurting the other and oneself in the process. People sometimes go in different vectors and burn the bridge of friendship, love and civility that was between them. All this, when a simple, "I'm sorry" would have been enough. Are you okay with saying 'Sorry' to someone? Or does pride come in the way? Do you always take accountability for the things done? Have you fought with someone for no big reason and now the gap has increased beyond repair that you can't go back to them?
1 person likes this
14 responses
• Philippines
20 Mar 09
Yes, i guess to most, sorry seems to be the hardest thing to say. The pride gets along the way and blocks you from talking to that person or taking the initiative to reconcile. For me, if i have done my spouse something wrong, i will say sorry to him and even if he does not speak to me that easily, i know he is also holding his tongue just to say the word but the action of him being sorry too was more visible than just verbal. Sometimes, we don't understand what the word sorry means. A lot of people said they are sorry, but on their actions, it was the opposite. It is much better for me to see the actions of a person than to say sorry verbally, but the intention is not real because the action is the opposite of what he or she claims. Happy Mylotting!
@nikky28 (1572)
• India
20 Mar 09
lol I have noticed that some people just say sorry without really meaning it. That infuriates me further. When I have a tiff with my bf, I have no qualms in saying sorry to him and he says sorry too. So it all ends up well. Happy mylotting to you as well!
@pickwick (858)
• India
20 Mar 09
One of the most frequently used words by me is 'i am sorry'.These are the three words whoch can solve any problem without leaving a scar.The more frequently one uses these words the more they have friends.And the relief one gets after speaking these words is worth it.
@nikky28 (1572)
• India
20 Mar 09
Yeah very true. You must really have a lot of friends. And I totally agree that the relief is worth it. Happy mylotting, Pickwick.
@parvezjs (422)
• India
21 Mar 09
Yes sorry becomes a biggest and tough work when we are forced to say it without doing any mistake and that to to the culprit. Many times it happened to me when I was forcefully made to say sorry without being my mistake and that was the toughest day for me. I had to say at such times sorry but it kept hatred in my mind and heart for those people. When its my mistake I from heart say sorry without thinking even once. Sorry is a very small word but having a big meaning.
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
20 Mar 09
my pride used to get in my way or played a big part. but now over the last few years i can big enough or man enough to say sorry for my mistakes and owe up to them. i also learn that all we can do is express ourself to those who we hurt. but my pride will get in the way specaily if someone wants me to say sorry how i feel about somthing because no matter if they agree or dislike it feeling are never wrong.
@nikky28 (1572)
• India
20 Mar 09
Yes I think when we are immature or lack the experiences of life, we tend to be more haughty and feel insecure about taking accountability. It is always good to learn for the better and change for the better.
@benny128 (3615)
20 Mar 09
only strong people can say sorry, I personally dont have any issues saying sorry if I feel that I was out of order. Altho its usually on reflection.
@nikky28 (1572)
• India
20 Mar 09
Yes you are totally right. It takes a lot of courage to say sorry. Weak people can't say sorry and own up to what they have done.
• Philippines
21 Mar 09
Hi! Actually, I hate sometimes those people who always say sorry for no reasons. But, I accept them except for those who don't deserve my acceptance. Actually, sometimes my pride really goes on that I can't accept someone's sorry. Why? Because that person really hurt me so much. And I also experienced one time a big trouble. It all started in a small reason then became a big deal. And with this, our friendship was ruined and we can't look back where we startede. I mean, our relationship now is different like we were before.
• Philippines
21 Mar 09
I always ask an apology especially if I made a mistake or offended someone.
@dalyme3 (88)
• Philippines
21 Mar 09
As a teenager it was very hard for me to say those words "I'm sorry", In high school ego's are flying especially when you've got peers and friends who are quite the raucous ones. I had a hard time growing up because I always had to fit in. Growing up though showed me a lot and learning a lot also taught me humility and in this way... I learned to say I'm sorry and it is true that saying I'm sorry seriously can free up that tension happening between the two.
@sirrob (4108)
• Philippines
20 Mar 09
Mostly it is very hard to say and there goes that song again. But in my side, as long as I am at fault it is not hard to come by and come along with sincerity of asking forgiveness. Often times I've done it when I am at fault of the situation but you won't get it when it is yours.
@LCHBheart (167)
• Singapore
21 Mar 09
Once, I was threatened with eviction before I said I was sorry. Yes, it can be very difficult. Yet, it can be very easy. I could accidentally step on someone's foot and say that I am sorry almost immediately. Maybe when there are a lot of emotions involved, that's when sorry becomes hard to say.
@snow8515 (169)
• China
21 Mar 09
I think saying "sorry" isn't very difficult. If it does be your mistake, it is natural for you to appologize. It isn't worthy of losing a good friend because of so-called pride.
@luvmysons (497)
• United States
21 Mar 09
I am always the one to say I am sorry. Especially with my hubby because I just dont like to fight with him. But with friends I really have no problem saying I am sorry as long as the fight is my fault. If the fight is my friends fault well then usually Sarcasm starts up. I have never burned any bridges thank god
• Philippines
21 Mar 09
I'm ok with saying sorry. I'm the kind of person who prefers to apologize than to leave the fight in the air which could possibly make it worse. But yeah, pride does come in the way in certain situations. Honestly, pride is my greatest enemy. Pride after all is one of the most sinful 7 capital sins. Pride is the hardest to break even I ,a person who always apologize to people I know,can't apologize to my parents. I also don't always take things in my account. I know when I have done wrong and when I haven't but either way I still apologize. I also have fought someone for no big reason but I never had the experience of having a mortal enemy. I guess it's all because I'm the one who usually apologize first. The burden is left for them whether they would or wouldn't accept my apology.
@Aquilis (175)
21 Mar 09
As a man of religion I turn to the Bible for this; genuine repentance is the way to gain forgiveness. If you go through life without remorse for what you have done then it will weigh on you forever. Pride is a very dangerous sin, and again it can lead to a persons downfall. I would much rather be genuinly sorry, and apologise to the offended person and be able to carry on with my life than carry on with such a burden. I have been very lucky so far to never have been in the position where a fight has ment that there was no way back, though this is helped by my friends and family being such amazing people.