tandembrent 0 #1 June 23, 2004 i ran into a person from my past today! when we last spoke the words weren't very friendly to say the least, we were both wrong in our actions and deeds. the first words out of their mouth was "I'M SORRY". those 2 words instantly dropped the former barriers and led to a very nice conversation with assurances that we will speak again. those 2 simple words can and do often mean as much or more than "I love you". the power of those 2 words can (but not allways) undo even the greatest wrong doings or actions. i have made 3 appologiies today in an effort to open closed doors. who knows if these will be successful, but i feel better for trying anyway! 2 simple words!!!!!!! try it sometime, you may be suprised at how you feel afterward. and maybe suprised at how it makes the other person feel! 2 simple words!!!!!!!!!! an additional thought here- those 2 words are the hardest for most people to utter! ***~~~~Green grass and high clouds forever~~~~ no matter where you go, there you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #2 June 23, 2004 Quote try it sometime, you may be suprised at how you feel afterward. and maybe suprised at how it makes the other person feel! 2 simple words!!!!!!!!!! an additional thought here- those 2 words are the hardest for most people to utter! I agree...owning up to making errors and apologizing and taking responsibility is important. But what do you do when you have made a bad error in judgment, find out you've hurt someone badly emotionally, apologize twice to their face, send an email to them apologizing yet again (entirely sincerely) the very next day, and they don't accept the apology? What then? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #3 June 23, 2004 QuoteWhat then? Don't force the issue. Think about the faults you've made one more time. Rest assured knowing that this is something you've corrected in your life... And move the hell on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tandembrent 0 #4 June 23, 2004 you reallized your mistakes and then made honest attemps at appollgizing, that is all you can do! the fact that the other person cannot accept is beyond your control! hold your head up and feel good about at least trying, the effort is sometimes the best reward. ***~~~~Green grass and high clouds forever~~~~ no matter where you go, there you are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #5 June 23, 2004 Quote "I love you". the power of those 2 words can (but not allways) undo even the greatest wrong doings or actions. 2 simple words!!!!!!! 2 simple words!!!!!!!!!! those 2 words That was a beautiful post. But, ummmm....you might want to count those words again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingLegend 0 #6 June 23, 2004 Yep, right on. It takes a big person to do it and if anyone give you grief for it its their weakness not yours Good for you dude "A smile is a curve that often sets things straight" ________________________________________ 1.618 ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #7 June 23, 2004 Yes, but when repeated over and over for the same thing, "I'm sorry" doesnt mean shit. [/end rant] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingLegend 0 #8 June 23, 2004 sounds like your partner has issues? ________________________________________ 1.618 ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #9 June 23, 2004 no not my partner, someone else. Just felt like ranting for a sec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingLegend 0 #10 June 23, 2004 Yeah, I get the same but with "Thankyou....." ________________________________________ 1.618 ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 31 #11 June 23, 2004 QuoteYes, but when repeated over and over for the same thing, "I'm sorry" doesnt mean shit. Yup, what Chelle said. "Sorry" is not some magical redemption to free a person from all shitstorms. Some things just cant be 'fixed'. Having said that, I will admit to once being so blinded by love that, if she had nuked my home and buried my car, a "sorry" would have covered it. Go figure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 0 #12 June 23, 2004 QuoteQuote try it sometime, you may be suprised at how you feel afterward. and maybe suprised at how it makes the other person feel! 2 simple words!!!!!!!!!! an additional thought here- those 2 words are the hardest for most people to utter! I agree...owning up to making errors and apologizing and taking responsibility is important. But what do you do when you have made a bad error in judgment, find out you've hurt someone badly emotionally, apologize twice to their face, send an email to them apologizing yet again (entirely sincerely) the very next day, and they don't accept the apology? What then? Ciels- Michele Interesting question coming from you. My answer, as I've learned and lived, is that an apology is for you, not for them. It cleanses your soul and makes things right for you. If they don't accept it, you just move on, because you should not be apologizing for them, but for you. You can't make someone feel something. It is always their choice. I have moved on. I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #13 June 23, 2004 QuoteYes, but when repeated over and over for the same thing, "I'm sorry" doesnt mean shit. [/end rant] So true. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #14 June 23, 2004 QuoteInteresting question coming from you Really? Why is that? (edited to add...) QuoteI have moved on. My post wasn't about you ... but good to hear you've moved on. From what, I don't know, but good deal. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 0 #15 June 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteInteresting question coming from you Really? Why is that? Michelle, if you can honestly say that you don't know why I'd say that, PM me and we'll discuss it. QuoteQuoteI have moved on. My post wasn't about you I don't believe that I implied that I thought that it was. Of course I know that it wasn't. I simply say what I feel that I need to. I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
