How can you tell if someone is truthful in their apology?
By Justin531982
@Justin531982 (71)
United States
December 29, 2009 11:50am CST
I am wondering what is the best way of knowing if someone is being really truthful in their apology to you? I have done some very stupid things in my past and I have always wondered when I apologized to the people I have hurt do they really believe that I am sorry... I mean is there something that you must have from someone in their apology to know that they are honestly sorry? Do they have to cry? Beg? Just curious.. Appreciate any comments!
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@AndrewFreyne (6281)
• United Kingdom
29 Dec 09
I guess there's one very important question to ask yourself and that is: Do you know this person and have they hurt you before and tried to apologise? If this is a regular occurance then chances are they are ingenuine! I think it's important to look at the eyes though as this can tell a thousand stories! I suppose you have to give someone the benefit of the doubt that they are genuinely sorry for their actions. Welcome to My Lot by the way. Andrew
@Justin531982 (71)
• United States
29 Dec 09
Thanks! I understand that, but sometimes I think it is hard to really know how many times is too many times depending on the person and their actions. What if someone has an addiction? Can you then just say hey its been twice you fouled up so that is it? Or do you give them some chance to change?
