Saying sorry may save the relationship

Many people hate to be wrong, and when they do most of these people hate to admit it. It is usually called pride or ego. I believe it is human nature to always want to be right. I mean nobody really wants to be wrong in whatever one does right? The admitting part is what makes it difficult for many. I myself would admit that there are times I let my pride get the best of me and remain arrogant until the damage becomes worse. Apologizing for a mistake sounds so easy but is sometimes the hardest thing to do. In relationships, pride can also be the cause of misunderstandings and even the ruin of it. Indeed, admitting your mistake or apologizing can really make a big difference.

Sriroshan, right indeed that saying sorry can somehow save the relationship. A sincere sorry can melt a stoned heart.Sometimes it's hard to say sorry because of one reason and that is pride. If we are overpowered by pride it's hard to say sorry even if it's our mistake or worst even if it's not.The word sorry is the most and humbling statement to hear from someone. It's just like the word I love you. Hopefully many people will learn to say "I'm sorry" with sincerity.

Some people are either too arrogant or stubborn to admit they are wrong, to them it's seen as a weakness if you apologize. Even those that know they are in the wrong would rather avoid saying the word sorry. Just one sincere word can make all the difference, if you truly respected someone or they were your partner surely an apology is worthwhile in the long run? Otherwise resentments build up and the relationship becomes unstable.

You're right, an apology can definitely work wonders in a relationship! I think I always get around to apologizing when I know I should, all though sometimes if I am really upset, it may take me a little longer than it should. It definitely makes a difference though to apologize to the other person. I know that whenever my husband says he is sorry for something, my heart is immediately softened toward him.

It's difficult to admit you were wrong, even when you know you were. Also most people see relationships like another area of their life, where they should be powerful and succesful. They want to rule the relationship and don't want to appear like vulnerable. It can be one of the explanations. I personally don't understand this kind of vanity. Because for me a relationship is about comfort and the confidence to act as you really feel like, without fear of being judged or puted in an inferior position.

Yes I agree with you saying a simple word becomes very difficult for people. Even when they know their mistake and for a relationship it is very important to keep your egos away. Sorry doesn't always means that you were wrong it sometimes mean that you value your relationship more than your ego.

It is due to their ego/pride. It gives them hard time to admit their mistake- and to say sorry because they think they are in a higher level- maybe due to age, status in life or in a higher position the the other person. But, I admire people who are more educated, in a higher position or riches than the other but knows how to admit their mistake and say sorry...they're real educated than any other.

I agree with you fully, there is no harm in saying sorry, if situation is like that, this 5 lettered word has much power..

hi, for me saying sorry should be one time only and always because once a guy did mistake he/she should learn from it and will never do again,yes sorry is accepted but not all sorry can save the relationship depend upon the scenes.there are mistake that can and can't heal heart.

There are times when we have to keep our pride, if that's the only thing we have left for ourselves. But, there are also situations when we have to humble down and be the one to give in and offer reconciliation. If a relationship matters most to you, sometimes you have just have to suck it up.

I do agree... well, in most cases. If someone makes a really big mistake, let me call it a sin, even saying sorry wouldn't help, because he/she shouldn't have done such an evil thing, and that really means they are not suitable for a relationship or don't love the other (abuse, rape, cheating, public humiliation)... but most of the times, you have to estimate, and sometimes you have to sort out problems and say sorry if you made a mistake, just to save a relationship and show the other one that you care.

If a man can't say sorry it is because of his ego. Yes sorry is just a one word but can save a collapsible relationship . If a person truly loves the other to ask for sorry is not a problem , but if a person no longer love the other then sorry would be so hard to be uttered , because pride now overpowers the person and no longer that love feeling. In a relationship , there a lot of ways to say sorry , not just through words but you can do it through some gestures like sending a letter or emailing a poem. Sending roses or chocolate or singing a beautiful love song or just alone a kiss in a forehead or hand are enough to say you're sorry. A big tight hug can mean you're so sorry also.

Sometimes people don’t say sorry even though they know that they committed some mistakes throughout the relationship is because they feel that they have high pride and can’t let down their guard in some situations they are into. Sometimes, people feel that they feel wary saying the word sorry because they knew all along that they committed the mistake. This is just my opinion on the subject; everyone has a different view about the discussion.

Yeah, it's difficult to say sorry because we humans have ego, the pride which prevent us to admit when we're wrong. However I also think that there are some big mistakes which usually hard to forgiven. Something which ruins another person lives shouldn't be forgiven easily. Even if it's forgiven, usually there're the consequences. However if the relationship worth to be saved for, then it's important to say sorry. A simple friend thinks the friendship over when you have an argument. A real friend knows that it's not a friendship after you had a fight.

If I know I am wrong I will immediately say that I am sorry. In a relationship when I have faught with my ex sometimes it was really hard to say I'm sorry. Sometimes I would say I was sorry even though I knew I was right and didnt have a reason to be sorry it was just the only way to end the fight.

Saying tyhat you are sorry for something does not take away what is said or has happened but it gives the rekationship a place to build from. the anxiety will dissiapte with the words of regret. a new and stromger relati0nship could begin then.

You are right.Saying sorry does help to retain the relationship.But one's ego never let that happen. I tried to retain my relationship instead of that it was my girlfriend's fault. I have given her 2 chances. but Now I wont excuse her.As She even don't dare to say Sorry to me for her mistakes.

It is sometimes hard to admit that we have committed a mistake. But if we do love that person, yes, a simple sorry can make a difference.

Hi, you are right. When we make mistake we should say sorry. Saying sorry helps to maintain the good relationship. There is nothing to feel below dignity or our ego will not be hurt by asking forgiveness. If rubber is stretched from both the sides it breaks. Like the rubber our relations also break so we should put one step forward to save relations.

Yes just a simple word like sorry can really save your relationship. Many relationships fails because of this. Many people lacks humility and therefore would rather lose it all just for the sake of their stupid pride. We all make mistakes unintentionally and it is purely natural. Having the power to acknowledge that we have done wrong can fix everything I always say.