Out of cursiosity, how many would say sorry to something even if it is not his/her fault just to save a relationship?
Originally posted 2008-12-20 23:38:28.
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Would you say sorry even if it was not your fault just to save a relationship?
Out of cursiosity, how many would say sorry to something even if it is not his/her fault just to save a relationship?
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I will not.
Whether a close relationship or even just a friend relationship, I have often said I’m sorry though it’s not been my fault – but the way I say it is that I’m sorry if what I did/said upset you but … and then explain – assuming my friend/partner would listen of course but as far as apologising for something I’ve not done, then no I wouldn’t. The problem, you see, is that sometimes the other side sees things differently – human nature I guess. Depends how close the relationship is and how much you value it as to how far you would go to apologise and/or take blame. After all, communication with each other is SO important for ANY relationship to succeed, don’t you agree?
Just my 2 pence worth anyway.
yes but not all the time. it depends on how you feel it depends on the reason.
I could. I rationalize it by thinking I am the more understanding person, and that the offended probably really thinks he/she honestly deserves an apology. In that instance, I will say Im sorry and hope that my friend will one day realize that I was not really at fault. But yes, that is how I value the friendship. It will not diminish me if I do that.