don't say that te rani.. lots of single men out there whom u deserve for a lifetime...
If I have done something wrong, then I am not afraid to admit it and say sorry, sometimes I may say it too many times, but I like to make sure that everything is ok between the other person and myself and the problem has been sorted, as I hate having a bad atmosphere.
For me whatever happened that caused any problem I must have it finished before we sleep . Period.
A hug, sweet words etc etc I will do anything to smooth things, but I never want to sleep before we are in good terms.
Is that being weak?
Not for me.
Unless it's something really marriage damaging. Then I would need to think more and probably would not go to bed until I had a clear mind. Can't see that happening, usually any problems are just normal couple small disagreements.
Men are from Mars Women from Venus ( see previous Thread)
Errr...who says you're always right?Win2Win: I always say sorry.... even though I'm always right
But yeah, he does say sorry
my two cents: I think it depends on the way you've built your relationship. I've been in relationships where even I got defensive and did anything to get out of saying sorry. Those were relationships with guys who didn't want to sit with me and discuss what happened, why things were said/done, and what we could have done differently.
I think when I first started dating my bf, we were the same way. But we figured out soon enough that if we wanted to make things work being this far apart, we had to talk things through without letting things fester between us. He's learned to apologise for things he's done, and I've learned to swallow my pride and do the same. We still get back into the old habit of making excuses instead of admitting we'd made mistakes, but as long as we correct things as soon as we notice, it's all good.
Pride is never easy to swallow. It's easier to mumble an apology when you've bumped into someone than it is to admit you've made a mistake when you were damn sure you were doing things right.
*raises hand* LOL! I don't think that's the kind of apology she's asking about.
i agree with u dontpushme..it depends on the way the couple has built on the relationship..i always say sorry to him if i think i've offended him..it doesn't matter if he's really offended or not..and he does the same thing too..whether small/big arguments, if both of u know that nothing and no one is perfect and is entitled to some misunderstandings, saying sorry is not hard..good thing with his and my wacko attitudes we both know how and when to say sorry.. though i'm the one who say it often and he usually has to do a lot of convincing that he's not offended or not pissed off after the misunderstandings..haha
a lot of people expecially in the phils find it hard to say it simply b'coz they are ashame to admit their fault or shy for the mistake they have done.
"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."
Some men find it hard to say sorry when caught in an argument with partner because '' they think'' they are always right
Im just lucky to end up with a man who knows how to say '' sorry'' and who is '' right all the time''
''Don't be serious..Be Sincere''
and I've learned to swallow my pride and do the same. We still get back into the old habit of making excuses instead of admitting we'd made mistakes, but as long as we correct things as soon as we notice, it's all good.
Pride is never easy to swallow. It's easier to mumble an apology when you've bumped into someone than it is to admit you've made a mistake when you were damn sure you were doing things right.
same as me girl.. most of the time i prefer to swallow my pride than not talking to him all day..
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Yes I have that habit too Arthur, my ex partner Shona hated that, one of the reasons she dumped me 25 year ago
If you make a mistake and realise it you should have no difficulty in saying sorry, the problem is in recognising that you are at fault in the first place, I think that is where most guys trip up.
Hey guys, if you're wrong..... then say sorry ... if you know you're 100% right.... then just say sorry anyway.... you want some peace don't you?
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i say sorry so much its the first thing i say when i wake up, so for me its easy....besides whats wrong in letting your wife think shes right all the time
i have learnt to do what my wife says!
Yeah, I know.
LOL. From what I see in other women, when they're sulking (nagtatampo), it's better to grovel than to just say a quick "sorry."
You're quite right. Sometimes men can be so clueless!
Don't ever forget who's boss in the relationship.
It's funny to joke about it, but some people (men and women) do resent being told they're wrong.
On a serious note my partner and I have had a very very difficult time this last few months and I was not the one at fault, I have been applying the male equivalent of (nagtatampo) and I have certainly had little in the way of grovelling in return, much as I deserve it
You are right, without going into details I would have been extremely upset with an insincere apology, long drawn out tampo on my part has been more effective
High dudgeon is a trait that my partner expresses at the slightest misunderstanding and often she has simply completely misunderstood the situation it is painful trying to make everything work out all-right in the end because she rarely see's the direction in which I am trying to help, I love her none the less.
I have read a lot of BAB's posts, I think he is being serious here either that or he has a very very consistent direction to his sense of humour there is a point where you realise you just have to compromise because you love the person.Originally Posted by dontpushme
LOL! I don't see being p***ywhipped as compromising (I'm in no way saying anyone here is that). I've always been headstrong and I know I'd be unhappy with anyone who would give in to me without a fight, or with anyone who wouldn't defend his point of view if he felt strongly about something.
I hope noone takes this to mean I give my bf a hard time. In fact, my friends are still reeling from the discovery that the wildcat they knew (who was just as reliable as any guy in a fistfight or a classroom debate) had been tamed (somewhat).
I have no worries saying sorry whatsoever. The only time i refuse is when it is not my fault - which admittedly it always is!
i agree with that jimottley... if you really LOVE your partners sometimes jst to make them happy and stop the arguements we jst say YES/ AGREE with what ever they tell us.. COMPROMISING each other is also one of the ingredients to a HAPPY and WONDERFUL MARRIED LIFE..
Its only hard to say sorry, if you dont really mean it..
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