By luchyl on Skatehive
There's no doubt that admitting when we're wrong and saying sorry can sometimes be tough, but it's a big part of growing and building trust. And you know, building trust ain't easy. I’ve met people who see saying sorry as a big deal. Like, they'd go arguing why they shouldn't admit a wrong and do the needful. Gosh! That's ego getting in the way of simple apologies. And it's all shades of wrong! When someone’s stuck in that mindset, relationships suffer. For me, admitting I'm wrong and saying sorry isn't much of a thing - it's become a habit. The way I say "thank you" for kind gestures, I equally say "sorry" when I've messed up. This habit was formed from my upbringing. My dad would often school me on the importance of this simple courtesy, ending with; "Say sorry when you're wrong, no matter what." That stuck with me, and now it's just a part of who I am. And you know the funny thing about saying sorry is that I use it even when I'm not wrong! Lol! Like when I'm asking a favor, I'll sa