2006-08-07 09:59:46 · 28 answers · asked by Cobra 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
This depends on a lot of things, but generally it's because people have egos and are afraid to admit that they make mistakes and those mistakes effect people other than themselves. Plus in today's culture the words "i'm sorry" and "i love you" are sooo overused on stupid things that people don't use them for their real meanings, then when there comes a time for someone to actually be sorry or love someone, it's hard for them to say it.
2006-08-07 10:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by MakeBelieve. All you want. 4 · 11⤊ 0⤋
I believe people sometimes feel that they can't be proven wrong. If you make a mistake, just own up to it. The worst thing to do is wrong someone and not apologize. It gives the impression that you don't care or respect that person. Even worse its an indication that you can't be trusted and lack of maturity. In a relationship, showing this type of behavior can be overwhelming worse, than the act that brought the denial of apologizing. Asking for forgiveness is much easier and better than carrying guilt. Even if the person doesn't forgive you; the burden has indeed been lifted off your shoulders.
2006-08-07 17:12:15 · answer #2 · answered by Swordfish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many reasons. But I think if you really REALLY are sorry about something...and it's someone you care about you are saying sorry to...maybe there isn't really any right words to say..and so we stumble trying to find them ..and make it right (which often even with an apology we cannot).
Then there is the times we may feel it's something we have to do (but our pride is telling us we really having nothing to be sorry FOR)...and so we stumble over words again...because our heart is not in the apology.
So I suppose it boils down to (depending on the situation) our heart either being too much INTO the aplogy or not in it at all. Either way - it's tough to say we're sorry.
2006-08-07 17:36:10 · answer #3 · answered by svmainus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because saying "I'm sorry" implies that a person is admitting that they were wrong about something. And most people have a very hard time admitting when they are wrong.
2006-08-07 17:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by metalchick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea. I dont find it hard to say I am sorry when I have done something that I should be sorry about. I am usually easy to fess up or apologize. I feel so much better when I do.
2006-08-07 17:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by Peanut Butter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because some one made it hard for them.
I used to apologize when I needed to without a second thought. My theory being, if I'm wrong...I'm wrong. I was married to a (lovely excuse for a) man who when I said "I'm sorry"...his response was, "You're sorry all right..you're a sorry excuse for a human being".
I learned never to apologize. To this day, it's a hard thing for me to do.
2006-08-07 17:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by Kaia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a sign of weakness to most people. I only say sorry if I really mean it.
2006-08-07 17:06:48 · answer #7 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most ppl feel they have to be the lower of the two and it hurts the persons ego and some one who says too much has a problem with self esteem. they dont realize things can get better with two words they mmore worry abt their brusied ego
2006-08-07 17:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by in ur face 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO ONE on the planet, is ever comfortable with being wrong. To apologise, is to admit that you are. The middle east would be such a better place, if they werent all trying to save face.
2006-08-07 17:06:08 · answer #9 · answered by flaming_dog_racing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they think it means admitting they were wrong. Most people dont understand that you can be right and still be sorry for hurting thr other person.
2006-08-07 17:04:39 · answer #10 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋