spiderlashes5000

Why? And how do you feel after? Does it "work" (for whatever your reasons are)?

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Nej

When it involves the other people feeling slighted or their feelings then yes. Even if I feel right if the person is important to me I will usually always apologize.

If it's happening enough that it's costing me too much of myself then I'll reevaluate my relationship with that person.

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munchkin

On occasion if it is something that is meaningless. Sometimes it is easier than fighting/arguing/holding a grudge.

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SunshineGrrl

Sure do. I usually apologize because it prevents tension and it isn't that big a deal to apologize for something. If it sully's my character, ethics or reputation, then I'll stick by it for the most part. Sometimes I'm resentful because words were taken out of context, taken offense at, tone exaggerated, etc., but if someone took it wrong and absolutely needs it to move on, then who am I do really refuse to apologize for actual words spoken, regardless of intent.

I would, however, appreciate the benefit of the doubt until I'm able to defend myself either way and discuss whether an apology is needed or wanted, not demanded.

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No...going no-poo or CG does not work for me. It leaves me overconditioned and oily in a second no matter what I use, so that's not what's not working.

Rubber Biscuit

Yes, I frequently apologize even if I don't feel I'm at fault. I'd prefer to move on from trivial issues than argue semantics.

I only argue my point when there is something to be "gained." To me, "gaining" would be something physical, like money owed, or something emotional, like respect from someone important to me.

ETA: I generally feel fine after, as I've stopped wasting my time and can devote attention to more important matters.

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thelio

Nope, but i wont hold a grudge if the person in the wrong doesnt apologize either. i usually say somehting along the lines of, "i'm right, you're wrong, and aint nothing going to change it. want to bake some cookies?"

curlypearl

OT: I never understood "let's agree to disagree." Weird.

On topic: I sometimes apologize to my sister when I don't think I'm in the wrong because she gets hysterical otherwise and I can't deal with all that yelling and drama. No skin off my nose to apologize, and too exhausting to deal with her shenanigans. Peace at a price.

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NetG

I apologize if I have hurt someone's feelings. I don't CARE about who is right and who is wrong - I care about clearing up whatever was happening, usually a misunderstanding of some sort, and that the other person was made to feel hurt in some way. And so I apologize for my role in their feelings being hurt, whether they were initially correct or not.

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wild~hair

Frequently. It's the only way to maintain healthy relationships, especially intimate ones.

There are many occasions where I find out what I did that was wrong and after gaining understanding I then feel I want to apologize.

Then there are the times where I do see things differently, but the bottom line is my actions were nonetheless hurtful, whether or not I intended them to be. Therefore I need to at least apologize for that.

NetG

Better said than I managed. It's just part of being an empathetic and decent individual that you care about someone else's feelings.

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Josephine

Yes if it hurt someone and if it's unintentional on my part. Of course it works and I feel great.

I don't apologize if I think they were in the wrong to begin with and if I think I would be justified in doing it again. I have before but then I took it back, because I can't live a lie or lead someone on.

I probably have apologized to certain friends when I don't think I should have to keep the peace, but slowly distanced myself from them if I knew we'd keep having the same issue.

Fifi.G

+1.

I do not have a problem saying I am sorry if I have hurt someone, at all. I do not have a problem saying I am sorry when it comes to things I was not even a part of. Sometimes it is never said, period, and people deserve to hear it. Even if it is said in a comforting way alone.

I could not have said Nej's 2nd statement better myself.

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Speckla

I did but it backfired on me because I ended up building resentment towards the person. I exploded on her and it made the situation 10 times worse but at least it gave me something to sincerely apologize about.

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murrrcat

I say sorry if someone accidentally pushes me over, or over on purpose. I say sorry at least 10 times a day. So yea I have no problem, because I don't mean it either, its a social anxiety thing that I spazztically say all the time. Sorry, not sorry.

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juanab

Here is a question, when do you apologize? If you are in a disagreement and other person feels hurt, do you wait until you are no longer angry or upset? Or do apologize right away if you know you hurt the person's feelings?

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SunshineGrrl

Generally I don't notice I hurt their feelings during the fight. It's afterward and they let me know I hurt their feelings that I apologize. I'm really not that observant when it comes to knowing if I hurt someone's feelings and I truly don't communicate with people that much in person (phone job). I would rather someone text/e-mail me if they need to reach me. I hate talking on the phone. So disagreements don't happen face-to-face anyway. And I generally don't argue with people unless I know I'm right about something.

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This area is under construction as my hair type changed and nothing works well for me. I shampoo, I condition and pretty much have done nothing but chuck my hair in a messy bun for the past oh...year? Yeah, I'm that lazy.

No...going no-poo or CG does not work for me. It leaves me overconditioned and oily in a second no matter what I use, so that's not what's not working.

CurlyCanadian

I do it a lot with my boss. He can just never be wrong, so I find myself apologizing to him even when I'm not sorry, or know I wasn't in the wrong.

I've worked for him for 8 years and this works and makes things run smooth. I don't always like it, but it keeps the piece. Some times it even makes me giggle

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KookyCurl

All the time and not all the time. I know that's confusing, but let's say I say or do something that hurts someone or they take it in a way I didn't mean. I did not intend the hurt and I don't apologize for what I said. I do however recognize that regardless of my intention, they were hurt by it and for that I am sorry. Then I don't get resentful cuz I'm not really sorry for what I said and they see that I care about their feelings. Intention is not where I was wrong, I somehow didn't communicate properly. I use this strategy a lot with students to mitigate misunderstandings. Esp. when they make a bad joke and then get all indignant that someone is judging them for making a bad joke. It recognizes both the intent which was harmless but helps them realize that even jokes can have bad consequences and at the end of the day what matters is that you hurt someone's feelings.


Then there are times I'll apologize and it's not specified for what. I may be apologizing for one thing, and the other person thinks it's for something else but it opens up communication and makes us both happy.

empressri

ONLY if I've accidentally hurt someone's feelings, which I never ever intentionally do.

But other than that...I find that some people get sensitive when the wind blows in a different direction and I refuse to pander to them, sorry. I don't do drama.

Cause if I'm wrong, I have no problem saying that I am, but if I'm not, I won't say otherwise.

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SarcasmIsBeauty

+1

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