do you give out 2nd chances too easily?

@pinks17 (2192)
Philippines
September 15, 2008 3:07am CST
[i]I do because I am such a forgiving type of person.We are just humans,we commit mistakes and as long as the person knows how to accept his faults and ask for forgiveness I will give it to him/her. Just don't commit the same mistake again.That's the time I will think...He has done it once and he did it again...That's the time I weigh the situation if he is worth forgiving. Do you also give 2nd chances too easily?[/i]
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@likaes (496)
• Singapore
15 Sep 08
I'll forgive the person, but I'm the sort that likes to remind them in a joking matter, if the mistake wasn't particularly serious. If it was serious though, I might consider the person first - if he is worthy of my trust again.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
Exactly that's why we need to do a reality check as well if the person deserves the 2nd chance.But we should remind that person that given that chance he should not do you anything bad anymore.
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• India
15 Sep 08
hiee there!! giving 2nd chances really depends on the depth of the matter and whether its really worth yaa giving one.i do firmly beleive that if there is sumthing really gud in store....then it's worth giving too!!:-)
• Japan
15 Sep 08
I do, but I cannot give my 100 percent trust anymore. And it will also depend on how deep the wound that was given to me. That person should double the effort for me to trust him again.
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@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
That's another thing,since a person has done us something bad and was given a chance the trust is somewhat lessen but you are right again about doubling the effort just to prove that the person has change.
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
15 Sep 08
Truthfully it depends on what the person has done..I do generally give second chances but not until I have blasted the person and made mysefl very clear...AND sometimes, depending, they have to really earn that second chance.
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@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
We are exactly the same ravenladyj.If the person deserves the 2nd chance why not give it to him just give the person the ultimatum that not to do same mistake again or else that person will be out from your list.
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@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
I do as much as I could. As long as he feels sorry for what he has done. But lately, it's really hard. Haven't talked to my husband for days. Mistakes and verbal abuse keeps repeating and I've told to myself that I need some space. I'll let him feel that I was really hurt. But of course, I will sure forgive him, but not now. HUGZ sis pinks.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
hmm I am already sensing what's your problem girl.A marital one.If a space is really needed between you too then you should give yourself some space.Time to be alone and time to think and to pray as well.I hope everything will be fine girl.
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@juhi06 (1850)
• India
15 Sep 08
yes normally i do . never push any one upto the wall, there must be a scope for reconciliation , if the person is capable. a second chance means that you have the capacity to forgive atleast once. and the person who is forgiven has the chance to compensate you for the loss or damage he has done to you.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
That's correct juhi06.That's why those people who were given their 2nd chance should not mess up again.
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@iskayz (5420)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
Hi there! Giving 2nd chances for me is hard especially when it comes to relationships. It is always easier said than done. Though I am a forgiving person I don't always give 2nd chances. I can forgive and forget but to give him a 2nd chance, that I cannot simply do. It's hard to bring back the same relationship even though you've forgiven someone. If a trust has been broken, its hard to trust again for me. But yes, I can befriend a person again but not the way we have been. Ciao!
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
I know it's really hard but we only give this chance to those people we think is worth forgiving.But then again it still depends on the gravity of the offense done to us.
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@Sir_bobby88 (8231)
• Singapore
15 Sep 08
I am also this type of person but sometimes when the person hurt you really deep than it is forever unforgivable no matter what reason.
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@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
That goes with me too.That's why once I gave you a 2nd chance do everything not to commit the same mistake and you have to prove yourself to me that you've change or else...I can easily dump you out of my life regardless how long we've been together as friends or lovers.Second chances should not be taken for granted.
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
15 Sep 08
No I dont. Because once bitten twice shy. I am afraid that the person whom I trusted would hurt me once again. I don't want to re-live the same bad experience. I always forgive but this does not mean that things get back to normal as if nothing happened.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
The fear is part of it.That's why when we give that 2nd chance we assure the person that as much as possible that person will not do it again.The trust has been broken and more effort to gain your trust will be done by the person who broke your trust.
@gemini_rose (16264)
15 Sep 08
I do give second chances to easily, but then I was always given second chances as I was growing up when I did things wrong and I would always like to be given a second chance if I did something wrong now. So I go by how I would want to be treated and give a person a second chance. Although I guess it does all depend on how bad the mistake is though.
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
Yup it depends on the gravity of the mistake done to us.But since we have to consider that we are just humans and we do wrong things sometimes we deserve a 2nd chance.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
I'm a soft-hearted person! It is so easy for me to forgive especially if the person is already repentant. Yes, I do give second chances so easily. If God could forgive then why could I not? Sometimes even if the person is not asking forgiveness, I would forgive. It's very hard when you are keeping hatred in your heart. When we forgive, we are not only giving the guilty person a favor but we are also giving our heart some rest.
@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
15 Sep 08
It depends on what the person has done to you ... i'm not easily in giving a second chance without judging the person, i will give 2nd chance, but it's not quite easily, i think i must seperated typicall person who deserves to give 2nd chance and who don't
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
I know to whom I can give 2nd chances to but it depends on the gravity of the offense done to me.That's why once I give out the chance the person should not commit the same mistake again or that person will not be friend anymore.
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• Sri Lanka
15 Sep 08
It depends on to whom. I normally give. But I think you have to be very cautious when giving a 2nd chance.
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@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
Yeah I guess I have to be cautious I am such a gullible person.Since I am a forgiving person so I give 2nd chances out right away.That's why I have to check first if that person is worthy of my forgiveness.
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@icegermany (2524)
• India
15 Sep 08
it depends who the person is and also the mistake he had done, if the person is among my family then i have to give him a chance may be for a few days i will be angry with him and then i can just forget, but if the mistake is really bigger then i think i need some time to forgive and also i feel the person should realise his mistake and accept it and also assure that he is not going to repeat it again. its not only the point of forgiving may be we can forgive may be we are close to him if the person repeats the mistake with others its not necessary that they also have to forgive and put him into trouble so its always better to make him feel the mistake he have done is really bad and wrong and should be realised by him. its all done by us so that the person should not be in trouble anytime and may be it becomes difficult to safe him in getting into trouble.
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@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
I guess that's reasonable icegermany.We have to be cautious too.But then again after given the 2nd chance and made an offense even worst..then OMG forget that person.
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• China
16 Sep 08
i'm also easy to forgive a person wo admit mistake quickly. i kno wthat's a disadvantage for me, maybe i will be hurt at lst. but every time, he admitted faithfully, i felt happy and forgave him quickly.
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@sk66rc (4250)
• United States
15 Sep 08
I don't believe in 2nd chances when it comes to relationships... With me, in order for something to be a mistake, person has to be completely unaware of the consequences that follow that action... Majarity of the things that break the relationship apart is not a mistake... If I go out there & start sleeping with another girl, I don't expect to turn around & say, "I'm sorry... It was a mistake to sleep with the person!" It wasn't a mistake, it was a choice... If it's something you can't do infront of your partner proudly, chances are, it's not a good thing... If I drop a cup & break it, it was a mistake because I didn't choose to drop it nor break it... If a relationship is going bad, some people "decide" to go out & look for a better one before the current one is over... At least have enough decency to break it off first... Relashionship going bad may not be their fault but choosing to cheat on someone is definitely a choice... As far as anything else goes? Like I said, if it was a honest mistake, then I'll think about it, if it was a bad choice, than they have to live with it & I won't be the one to hold their hands... They chose not to listen to me or ignore me, they can handle it themselves with the consequences...
@magojordan (3252)
• Philippines
16 Sep 08
I do but it's not easy for me to forget a wrongdoing. For me I do give second chances easily so that the wrongdoing's pain could be reduced and therefore leading me to forgive that person.
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
yes I do give 2nd chance easily but I don't give my trust again right away she/he must gain my trust again.
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
Yes I do. We're only human born to make mistakes. If God forgive us for our sins how come that we people here on earth doesnt know how to forgive. hey! hey! i've heard something.. I know we're not God. But we're created in accordance to Him and He's the one who molds us physically, emotionally and mentally thats why were here in this so called EARTH enjoying every creation that He put in here... thats why I think we should follow His will...to Forgive, for us to be forgiven also right! have a great day...
• Malaysia
15 Sep 08
Once upon a time in my life, I done one stupid thing that make me realize that its not about second chances. Its about trust. I was drunk at that time and I decided to take my uncle's car for a ride.. without permission. I've done it several times so I don't think that they didn't know anything about it. So I was having fun at that time and didn't realize that I dented in some part of the car. The next morning when I woke up, my cousin ask me what happened to the car. He said that he know that I was the one who take the car for a ride that night. I said that I didn't remember anything. After a while, I asked him how much will it cost to repair the car. And he said "Money is not the matter here but trust is what important. If I have entrusted you with something, it's your responsibility to take care of it but how am I going to trust you if you done things like this?". I was lucky that he didn't charge me with anything but to know that his trust on me decreased because of my stupid act is a pain. I did get my 2nd chance though and I'm using it carefully and for me... yes.. I'd give 2nd chances but not that easy.
@slot100 (546)
• Hungary
15 Sep 08
Yes, it's a big problem for me! People can easily take advantage of me with that, which I don't like. But tho, if someone did something REALLY bad I don't easilly forgive them. It really depends for me about what happened, and in which situation the other people is, and how he reacts when I confront him with it