Why does "sorry" just not cut it sometimes.?
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Lilkanyevel
ANSWERS: 16
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Because the Damage is Done
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Because "Sorry" is overused. And a lot of the time, it doesnt mean anything. It's just something people say to shut you up.
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It's not just saying you're sorry, it's proving that you really are sorry.
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Remorse over an action is a beginning. Restitution in some form has to be made to the injured party. An apology only addresses the emotional impact of an action. Sometimes, you have to repair the damage you have caused.
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In order for sorry to cut it, it has to be backed up with a lifestyle change that proves the apology was sincere.
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"Sorry" is often just thrown out with no understanding, feeling, or sincerity behind it. It is said simply to placate the injured party, or to dismiss any discussion on the matter. A simple "sorry" usually does NOT cut it with me. If you don't understand why I'm upset and how I feel, you cannot possibly be sorry for what has upset me. I resent people lightly throwing the word "sorry" at me because it is easier than really working through the issue.
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Because people don't always mean it.
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Because if you were "sorry" you'd show it, not just say it.
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If someone keeps repeating the same wrong again and again then sorry is just a word.
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It's just to easy!! And used wayyyyy to much. Actions, when someone IS sorry they show you as well as tell you.
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Because its only words, like I love you. Showing you are sorry (or love someone) means so much more. My ex husband apologised for the same things over and over again. He never understood that if he was really sorry, he wouldnt do it
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because some ppl care more about what you do not what you say -
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Because one can say "sorry" without meaning it. If you accidentally bump into someone or accidentally step on their toe, "sorry" might be jsut fine. But if you truly hurt their feelings, "sorry" just doesn't cut it. The hurt party needs to know that the person doing the things that hurt them, truly understands WHY that person is mad/upset/hurt, and that they truly are REMORSEFUL for what they did. Unless and until they know that- "sorry" just won't cut it.
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For some..it's a device that allows them to practice questionable behavior, with the belief that 'sorry' somehow undoes the wrong they continue to do. It's hollow and worthless unless backed up with action.
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Because some words can never be called back.
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Sometimes sorry just comes too late...sometimes sorry just doesn't take the pain away. Sorry should be like the eskimos' word for "LOVE" the eskimos have tons of different words to descibe different kinds of LOVE. I don't think it is appropriate that we use the same word "sorry" for stepping on someone's toe, as we do for saying/doing emotionallly hurtful things we can NEVER take back
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