I am asking because recently, I did somethings that I am not too proud of and I apologized because I really feel bad about it and I just wanted to express that to the person I offended. Even though, I apologized, I still feel bad. I know that just because you apologize that doesn't guarantee it'll be accepted but, doesn't it count for something? I'm trying not to beat myself up, but, I feel bad about it. And just in case you were wondering, what I did was wrong but, it wasn't life altering or anything. Things just got out of hand and there were a lot of emotions involved.
2007-09-26 03:05:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I was wronged too, first actually, by the person I apoligized too, but I really was sincere in my apology even though what was done to me, I will have to live with forever. I have no hard feelings about it.
2007-09-26 03:30:17 · update #1
the best thing for you to do if you already apologized, is to move on and forget about it. There's nothing you can do about it now, we all screw up sometimes, that's just apart of life. stop beating yourself up about it.........i know it's hard, but with time you'll get over it.
2007-09-26 03:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by Hopethishelps! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did something you feel bad about. You apologized. Providing the apology was heartfelt, you have done everything you can to rectify the situation. It is up to the other party to forgive - or not. You do not need to continue apologizing.
You are feeling bad about the situation. That is normal and will fade with time. And, no, apologizing does not make you a bigger person. This is not a competition, it is about doing the right thing and moving on with life.
2007-09-26 03:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by Dan H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question to ask is not whether your apology will make you a bigger person, but whether you are genuine in your apology and whether you promise that you will not repeat your action again! If you realize that you have made a stupid mistake and have hurt your friend, then a sincere apology with the promise that it will not happen again, is the right thing to do. You will also have to ensure that you carry out your promise in the future.
After your apology, forget about the incident and move on. Mulling over the incident will not help you and your friend. If your friend is a genuine friend, he/she will accept your apology. Do not lose sleep over your mistakes.
Learn from them by not repeating them.
You have done the right thing by apologizing.
2007-09-26 03:25:39 · answer #3 · answered by G.T. L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can, if both parties are wrong. But in the case you are the only one who is wrong, its morally right to apologize.
There are no rules in apologizing, you do it when you sincerly care about the other persons feelings, which it seems you do. Its natural to continue to feel bad afterwards, it human nature. In time, you will feel better and relieved that you did it the right way.
2007-09-26 03:13:18 · answer #4 · answered by teri is ambience 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apologizing doesnt have to make you feel the bigger persons, it should make you accept that you made a mistake and you hurt somebody because of the mistake that you made. Apologizing doesnt always makes everything alright but it would be the beginning. If the person was really hurt emotionally give her space, he/she needs space and time to heal, dont beat yourself up, everyone makes mistakes.
2007-09-26 03:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by potpot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear you have this problem. The same thing happend between my son and daughter and still not have spoken for 3 years. It gives me so much pain!!! and my son also. It may not be forgiven, what ever you did, forgive yourself and get on with your life. If it cannot be forgiven by this person. Forgive yourself and you need no more pain about it. It is over and you should have to forget about it. If they cannot forgive it. Move on and enjoy your life.
2007-09-26 03:19:55 · answer #6 · answered by chez006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah of course,apologizing makes you a better person because it shows concern.You're making yourself a better person too. :) ----just be sincere,so that you'll not feel bad!
2007-09-26 03:15:03 · answer #7 · answered by christie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋