Do you ever wish you could take back something you said?

Question

Something really mean or cruel?

Answer 1

no. what I say I mean damn it

Answer 2

Yes, i wish i could take back some of the really mean/cruel things i've said sometimes in the past.

Answer 3

when i am being self centered and looking out ONLY for my own interests or when im being arrogent and thinking i am 'better then' another, or when i am intolerant, afraid, threatened or angry-

i am in a position to say and do things i might regret.

each of these unfortunate experiences are certainly human, and sincere self reflection of my behaviors coupled with a sincere apology are the best actions to bring me the humility necessary to help me avoid future calamity.

So, i always wish i didnt do or say things that fell short of loving, kindness and selflessness, yet, to dwell on wishing that the past could be changed is a waste of time. Best to learn from our shortcomings rather then lament the fact that we cannot travel back in time.

Best to feel the burn of my error , accept responsibiliy for my actions, self reflect on what i might have done differently, sincerely apologize and make right anything i did to the other, no matter what the cost, and then ask God to help me stay loving , kind and selfless.

In short, if you are wishing you could take back what you said or did, you cannot. it's an empty wish. But- you can take responsibility, admit wrong, examine yourself, figure out what you might have done differently, sincerely apologize and do what is necessary to make it right... and then ask God for help in developing a more devine character in the future.

Answer 4

We all have had those moments. The way I prevent these things from happening, I use a simple formula.

EVENT + RESPONSE = OUTCOME.

I think of the outcome before I say anything, and I chose my words accordingly. Always consider the persons reaction to hearing your anticipated response. Don't beat yourself up about this situation, it can be rectified by offering an sincere apology and telling that person how grateful you are that the person is in your life, and you can imagine never have met them regardless of how anger you get sometimes. Just take the good and leave the bad. You will recover.

Answer 5

I usually say what I feel withoput regrets because I think before I speak. I DO remember once at work, I spotted a really dumb mistake and I assumed that it was made by one of the usual employees. I was talking with one of the supervisors on the floor about it out loud about what an "idiot" that person was for thair screw-up. Well, it turned out that the person who did it was a new girl, and she heard what I said to the boss, and it hurt her feelings. When my boss told me that the girl was in tears, I felt HORRIBLE and I went over to her and I apologized for what I'd said. I explained that I thought one of the regular staff had goofed and I didn't know it was her. I didn't mean her any harm and I was truly sorry. She told me she accepted my apology, but she still looked sad. I don't blame her if she thought I was an @sshole. That was almost 6 years ago and I still remember it.

Answer 6

Yes, I have a tendency to speak before I think. Especially in the heat of an argument.

Answer 7

YES! everyone does, and if the person really cares about u theyll understand where ur coming from and forgive u.

Answer 8

yes i wish

Answer 9

Who hasn't?