Do you find it harder to apologize or to accept apologies?

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Ray Dart Profile
Ray Dart answered

Apologize? Me? That would imply I was somehow "in the wrong".

Danae Hitch Profile
Danae Hitch answered

I would say both, because both *should* require humility. You should be humble when apologizing and humble when accepting - because everyone screws up.

PJ Stein Profile
PJ Stein answered

I have no problem accepting an apology. Even if it isn't truly sincere, at least they are making an effort. I have no problem apologizing if I actually did something wrong. I do have a problem apologizing when someone has misunderstood something and thinks I owe them an apology for what is essentially either their lack of understanding or their over abundant ego.

Nicole Ashley Profile
Nicole Ashley answered

I apologize easily but if someone does something to hurt me, there is no way I will ever completely accept their apology on the inside.

Tom  Jackson Profile
Tom Jackson answered

Since real intimacy is rarely polite, my wife and I apologize to each other on a regular basis.

Not that the apology is necessary (it is appropriate, however) because of the great respect and subsequent esteem and admiration we have for each other's "person."

It also further cements our relationship and provides an extremely fertile environment for the continued growth we effect in each other.

I have no problem apologizing or accepting apologies in other areas either.

However, if we are in a valid fight and I hurt you, I seldom apologize.

If you were overmatched, that's your responsibility.

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