Do you acknowledge your mistakes?
By Dominique25
@Dominique25 (9464)
United States
August 13, 2011 12:31pm CST
I don't have a problem acknowledging my mistakes or saying I'm sorry. For some doing this is very difficult. I'm a real mellow person and don't feel that it is such a big deal to apologize when I'm in the wrong. If I do something that's wrong or it's been brought to my attention that I've offended someone I'm more than willing to make things right. I like to have good relationships and I don't hold grudges so I try to get things settled quickly.
16 responses
@Cactus2010 (167)
• India
13 Aug 11
Absolutely. The relationship gets stronger if you acknowledge your mistakes easily. Initially it was hard for me but now I can admit my mistakes quite easily, even after a very hot argument.
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@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
When we admit our mistakes it makes our relationships so much better. We tend not to like to be around those who are haughty and aren't able to admit when they are wrong. So it is a good thing when we are able to do this. Others will enjoy being around us because they see that we are humble.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
14 Aug 11
I acknowledge my mistakes most of the time. There are even times when I think about it over and over again until it becomes something like a trauma. There are mistakes, though, that are just worth forgetting about since it doesn't really makes sense if we did the right thing or not.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
14 Sep 11
Yep. If our conscience can't accept the mistake we made just yet, that means we still have something to do about it.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
I agree our conscience can drive us crazy about something that we did or said. It makes us feel so much better when we fix things. We feel more calm about the situation and we can move on.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
28 Jan 12
I'm glad. More people should feel as you do about acknowledging their mistakes.So many people have such a hard time. And feel that it hurts their pride when they say they've made a mistake. I hope that things are going well for you and that you are enjoying your time at mylot.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
When we have done something wrong that hurts or offends someone else we should say we are sorry. It is the right thing to do. If someone hurts us we want them to apologize so it's good for us to keep these things in mind.
@huilichan8 (1378)
• Singapore
13 Aug 11
I don't have problem acknowledging my mistakes or saying sorry too. I believe those who find it difficult to do so are those who are proud.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
I agree those who are too proud have a very hard time with this. I think pride is a key problem when it comes to problems in relationships. It is best to just be humble. It saves a lot of time and heartache.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
15 Sep 11
Yes if we say we are sorry then we have to work hard not to commit whatever act or thing we said again. That shows that we are sincerely sorry. It is a good thing for us to do. For us to be able to be genuine.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
13 Aug 11
It is a fact that every one makes mistakes from time to time. I would never hesitate to admit that I was wrong as soon as I realize it or as soon as some one points it out to me. I take that as a necessity to be in the community and keep friendly relations.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
You make a good point. It is a quality that we should possess to be humble and willing to admit our error. It makes working with others so much easier. It also strengthens relationships with our family and friends.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
That is a good thing. We have lots of friends who care about us and are there for us when we are genuinely humble individuals. For those who do struggle with this I really think they have a hard time. But if they work at it they can greatly improve.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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13 Aug 11
If i am ever in the wrong, then i will say sorry, but if i know that i am not in the wrong i will stand my ground.I think that there are a lot of people out there that will never say sorry when they are in the wrong.I never hold a grudge and i tend to let things blow over if it is nothing that is serious.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
I too am a very mellow person. I don't like to hold grudges. It gets a person no where,causes health issues, and doesn't resolve the problem. I am more than willing to say that I'm sorry.
@missyphoebe (289)
• Philippines
14 Aug 11
If I think that what I did was wrong then I will apologized sincerely and try to right the wrong that I did.
I can actually hold grudges if someone really close to me hurt me BIG time and so I would take some time for me to get over it for a day (locked myself in the room and not say anything. I don't want to say anything that might hurt both of us in the end)and then the next day i'll try to talk to that person and tell him/her she hurt me and had a hard time forgiving and forgetting what they did and try to talk to him/her why I felt that way so that in the near future nothing like that would ever happen again and then I think I can forgive what happened.
and everythings fine
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
It is a good idea to cool down before we talk to others when we are upset. We could end up making the situation a lot worse. And so it is best to step back and take a break. I think when we have issues with someone it is best to talk it out, that way both parties are understood and there are no misunderstandings.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
It is a good thing for us to do when we know we are in the wrong or may have offended someone. It is an essential quality to develop that of humility especially if we hope to have good relationships. I'm glad that I don't mind apologizing.
@pahak627 (4558)
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
I acknowledge my mistakes but sometimes it is difficult for me to say sorry. Specially if the other party has already said something against me behind my back and the same was told to me by another person. For this, I ask God to forgive me. I don't know if this enough.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
When people talk about us, it can be difficult to have a humble attitude about the whole situation. And at times we may feel like getting even or speaking our mind. But it benefits us all around to admit our mistakes and apologize even if we feel we are not in the wrong, it will help our relationship with those we care for.
@flowerfest08 (1677)
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13 Aug 11
hi:)
I can acknowledge my mistakes most of the time,and I apologize for doing it, but sometimes because of pride I try to reason out things even if I already know that I'm wrong but after they accept my reasons I also admit that I'm wrong, I don't know but it's a bad habit I have, maybe it's just because of ego.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
I think for most of us we like to be right. We don't particularly care to be wrong. Especially when it comes to trying to prove our point, so at times we try to reason with ourselves. However it is better to just admit our mistake it will save us a lot of time.:)
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
14 Aug 11
It's good to be able to recognize your mistakes and mend them. I'm quite conscious of what I say so I make sure that I choose my words wisely so that I can avoid offending the person I'm talking to. I know people who offend me by their words but don't realize it. It's the typical saying, "look before you leap". So if you did make a mistake, it is better to fix it rather than let it slide, especially if it is a major mistake.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
It is a good idea that we think clearly about things before we say certain things. That way we have our thoughts in mind and have reflected on how they will sound when we say them. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@DracsWolfy (139)
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13 Aug 11
I admit there have been countless times whereby I've found it somewhat difficult to admit I'm in the wrong. As you have stated, for some people, without knowing the exact reason why, they find it hard to see faults in themselves. Sometimes when you know you're wrong, it knocks your confidence to admit that to be the truth and that is sometimes how I have felt.
Because I have such low confidence as it is, admitting that I am wrong is something I find myself unable to do at times, but there are times when I don't have a problem with it at all. To me, it's just a confidence issue and I'm trying my best to get over it.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
I'm glad that you are working on it. Having confidence issues is a hard thing to deal with. It can encompass many different areas of our life. So for you to admit that you have had a hard time with this is a good thing. People who don't want to admit that they make mistakes and who don't want to change are ones who have more problems to deal with. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@koperty3 (1876)
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13 Aug 11
I'm not perfect. I can do mistakes sometimes and I do acknowledge my mistakes and I able to say I'm sorry. But I know many people who thinks that they are perfect and superior to other people. They don't have in their dictionary this simple but very important I'm sorry.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
14 Sep 11
It is difficult dealing with those who think that they are superior. At times we may even have to work with individuals like this, and that can be very hard. It always amazes me how some people want us to be quick to apologize ourselves but they don't seem to want to do it.
