Saying "I'm Sorry"

I'm sorry - I'm so sorry
Philippines
February 12, 2007 9:05pm CST
Why is it hard for some people to say these words to the person/people they offended? Some just let time heal the wounds and then act as if nothing happened. I admit that I also find it hard to say these words. I oftentimes let my pride take over. But I do recognize my faults/mistakes and I do say sorry when I am able to gather up my courage. Any thoughts?
4 responses
• Philippines
13 Feb 07
i feel the same thing. it is really hard for me to say i'm sorry especially when i know that it is my fault and i caused pain to a person. i feel guilty but i would not do anything to say sorry. i let this pass and wished that the person will forget about it along the way. i think i had this attitude because i wasn't used to saying this word when i was younger. but as i am starting my family, i make it a point to say this word, when i offended husband. i try to forget about my pride and ask for his forgiveness. i also want my child (in the future) to do the same. i 'll try to be a good model for him so that he will not be ashamed to say sorry in the future.
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• Philippines
14 Feb 07
same here. i also try to be a good model for my daughter and future kids so they can grow up to be better persons.
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• Singapore
13 Feb 07
i agreed with you. its really hard to said sorry. but i do sometime will said it if i realised that im really wrong. sometime we really need to learn to admit wrong as this will also help us to become a better person do you agree with me?
• Philippines
14 Feb 07
yes i agree. admitting our one's mistake helps that person become a better person.
• United States
13 Feb 07
saying sorry isn't hard. some people are just bullies or meanies and sometimes if they are not sorry, they will not say sorry. some people are mentally challenged and for some reason have a verbal disabilitie and have trouble with saying the word sorry.
• United Arab Emirates
26 Feb 07
I guess it is because of the guilt. I guess we feel really guilty that we can't even say sorry. but yea, it sure does take a lot of courage to say sorry. And keeping a good relationship is better than thinking of your pride. Even though the latter is like the obvious reaction.
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