I've always hated having to say I'm sorry. Especially when I thought I was right. But as I get old I've realized it's something you just have to do. Over the years I've had several friends and girlfriends that I haven't parted on good terms with. It was always that we were good friends until life and some stupid argument got in the way and we parted on bad terms because both sides thought they were right. A few of these friends I've missed and I started thinking who cares about who is right or wrong in a stupid argument. I'd rather have my friend back than be alone only being able to rationalize it to myself that I was right. So as a side project I've been making amends.
Everyone one of the people I've hunted down and said I was sorry to was happy as hell to hear from me. Some were surprised to admit that to themselves. They have admitted they wouldn't have done it themselves because of pride even though they had missed me. I've tracked down girlfriends that at one time I hated with a passion. But the fires of the anger and hate have cooled over time. Just because I was willing to make the first step every single one I've talked to has said that they were sorry to me without me asking them to do it. I've regained friendships that a year ago I would have thought was forever lost. Anyways I'm writing this just to suggest that you guys give it a try too. It's humbling to have to say your sorry even though you may be right but it's worth it.
Everyone one of the people I've hunted down and said I was sorry to was happy as hell to hear from me. Some were surprised to admit that to themselves. They have admitted they wouldn't have done it themselves because of pride even though they had missed me. I've tracked down girlfriends that at one time I hated with a passion. But the fires of the anger and hate have cooled over time. Just because I was willing to make the first step every single one I've talked to has said that they were sorry to me without me asking them to do it. I've regained friendships that a year ago I would have thought was forever lost. Anyways I'm writing this just to suggest that you guys give it a try too. It's humbling to have to say your sorry even though you may be right but it's worth it.