When you get into an argument, and that person apologizes, is that enough for you to move on and forgive/forget, or do you continue arguing ?
2007-01-31 02:57:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
That's up to you. If the apology is genuine it's generally a good idea to accept it and move on for peace's sake.
2007-01-31 03:02:40 · answer #1 · answered by N.FromVT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the apology is sincere, it's sufficient. If it's given as a result of repeated bad behavior (to where the "I'm sorry" has become a catch-phrase), then it is not sufficient. At that point it will need to be accompanied by a visible change in behavior.
But it's never productive to argue. A sincere conversation works much better.
2007-02-02 11:22:05 · answer #2 · answered by sassybree1979 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when a person asked for an apology, the best thing to do is forgive, what's done is done, we cannot undo the past just hope that there will be no more next time. There should be a restitution too! that's what sorry really means, not to blame each other but apologize because things that happened should never happened.
2007-01-31 11:09:47 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Philippines 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too vague, but normally if the apology is sincere then you should forgive and let it go. There are exceptions to every rule, though.
2007-01-31 11:26:01 · answer #4 · answered by barbara b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if it is a MALE or a FEMALE? Being sincere is the key acceptance, always! Depending on the relationship could lead to a stronger bond and understanding without antagonism!
2007-01-31 11:11:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what the argument was and the history of the person I had the argument with.
2007-01-31 11:03:23 · answer #6 · answered by pnn177 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forgive and forget and get on with your life. that's my motto
2007-01-31 11:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by stormyweather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually enough for me.
2007-01-31 11:16:22 · answer #8 · answered by Top_secret 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋