Friendship, mistakes, and apologies a general question

[The_LionHeart❤️]

This is a general situation based question, not related to any specific person.
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Imagine an old friendship where people are comfortable joking with each other. Sometimes, during such conversations, a line may be crossed unintentionally. Later, the person realizes the mistake, accepts it sincerely, and apologizes from the heart.

In such cases, I’m curious to know:
If someone has already acknowledged their mistake and genuinely apologized,
is it healthy for the other person to keep asking for repeated apologies or to make them feel guilty again and again?

The intention here is not to judge anyone, but to understand different perspectives on how mature friendships handle mistakes, forgiveness, and boundaries.

I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts.​

 

[LavaLush]

This is a general situation based question, not related to any specific person.
​

Imagine an old friendship where people are comfortable joking with each other. Sometimes, during such conversations, a line may be crossed unintentionally. Later, the person realizes the mistake, accepts it sincerely, and apologizes from the heart.

In such cases, I’m curious to know:
If someone has already acknowledged their mistake and genuinely apologized,
is it healthy for the other person to keep asking for repeated apologies or to make them feel guilty again and again?

The intention here is not to judge anyone, but to understand different perspectives on how mature friendships handle mistakes, forgiveness, and boundaries.

I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts.​

If smone genuinely apologizes n take responsibility .. that should be enough.
Repeatedly bringing it up only builds guilt not understanding.
Healthy friendships forgive, set boundaries and move on .(⁠◕⁠ᴗ⁠◕⁠✿⁠)

 

[FrustratedBEAR]

This is a general situation based question, not related to any specific person.
​

Imagine an old friendship where people are comfortable joking with each other. Sometimes, during such conversations, a line may be crossed unintentionally. Later, the person realizes the mistake, accepts it sincerely, and apologizes from the heart.

In such cases, I’m curious to know:
If someone has already acknowledged their mistake and genuinely apologized,
is it healthy for the other person to keep asking for repeated apologies or to make them feel guilty again and again?

The intention here is not to judge anyone, but to understand different perspectives on how mature friendships handle mistakes, forgiveness, and boundaries.

I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts.​

first of all in friendship apologies are not needed, even if needed then it should be accepted. Don't break friendship/any other relation simply just because of small unintentional mistake.

 

[Shahrukhs24]

A sincere apology is meant to heal, not to keep someone trapped in guilt.

 

[The_LionHeart❤️]

If smone genuinely apologizes n take responsibility .. that should be enough.
Repeatedly bringing it up only builds guilt not understanding.
Healthy friendships forgive, set boundaries and move on .(⁠◕⁠ᴗ⁠◕⁠✿⁠)

Thanks for sharing this perspective. It’s an important way to look at friendships.

 

[The_LionHeart❤️]

first of all in friendship apologies are not needed, even if needed then it should be accepted. Don't break friendship/any other relation simply just because of small unintentional mistake.

I get your point. Understanding and intent matter a lot in friendships, especially when mistakes are unintentional.

 

[The_LionHeart❤️]

A sincere apology is meant to heal, not to keep someone trapped in guilt.

That’s a meaningful way to put it. Healing should always be the goal.

 

[●❤♡ Kê_ñï§hå ♡❤●]

This is a general situation based question, not related to any specific person.
​

Imagine an old friendship where people are comfortable joking with each other. Sometimes, during such conversations, a line may be crossed unintentionally. Later, the person realizes the mistake, accepts it sincerely, and apologizes from the heart.

In such cases, I’m curious to know:
If someone has already acknowledged their mistake and genuinely apologized,
is it healthy for the other person to keep asking for repeated apologies or to make them feel guilty again and again?

The intention here is not to judge anyone, but to understand different perspectives on how mature friendships handle mistakes, forgiveness, and boundaries.

I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts.​

Some people are really good at acting so good that they look perfect
on the outside.
But if they keep repeating the same behavior, it shows who they truly are.
Real friends don’t make you
feel guilty again and again.
fake ones do.
Never let anyone take advantage of your happiness or kindness.
If a friendship is fake, don’t lower your standards to keep it.
Protect your peace real connections will never ask you to shrink...
Don't trust anyone include me!!!.
General comment @The_LionHeart❤️ Lion​

 

[ReddyGari ammai]

This is a general situation based question, not related to any specific person.
​

Imagine an old friendship where people are comfortable joking with each other. Sometimes, during such conversations, a line may be crossed unintentionally. Later, the person realizes the mistake, accepts it sincerely, and apologizes from the heart.

In such cases, I’m curious to know:
If someone has already acknowledged their mistake and genuinely apologized,
is it healthy for the other person to keep asking for repeated apologies or to make them feel guilty again and again?

The intention here is not to judge anyone, but to understand different perspectives on how mature friendships handle mistakes, forgiveness, and boundaries.

I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts.​

when someone realizes their mistake and sincerely apologizes, the pain does not disappear immediately. Emotional wounds need time and effort to heal.

Words alone are not always enough. Actions are what truly reduce the pain. The hurt that was caused through words needs to be healed through understanding, care, and consistent actions. Only then does real forgiveness happen.

At the same time, healing should come from understanding, not from repeatedly making the other person feel guilty. Pain is valid, and so is the healing process, but it should not turn into punishment.

When someone reacts strongly, it often shows the depth of the bond. It means the other person holds a special place in the heart, which is why the pain feels deeper.

This is not weakness. It is a sign of a meaningful and valuable relationship.

The same kind of situation happened to me recently. I will tell you,

When I was commenting in a fun way on everyone’s posts, one person called me “mad girl ” I ..took it very personally and felt deeply hurt. Immediately, he came to me and apologized. I just said, “It’s okay,” but in my heart, I was not really expecting an apology.

What he did next was this — he told everyone openly in one thread that I am his friend i shocked..i felt so happy to see ..Sometimes, when we are hurt in ways we never imagined, only by giving happiness beyond what we could ever imagine do people truly forgive.

(I am not good at english try to understand my sinario)

 

[The_LionHeart❤️]

Some people are really good at acting so good that they look perfect
on the outside.
But if they keep repeating the same behavior, it shows who they truly are.
Real friends don’t make you
feel guilty again and again.
fake ones do.
Never let anyone take advantage of your happiness or kindness.
If a friendship is fake, don’t lower your standards to keep it.
Protect your peace real connections will never ask you to shrink...
Don't trust anyone include me!!!.
General comment @The_LionHeart❤️ Lion​

Thanks for sharing this viewpoint. Boundaries and self respect are essential in any relationship.

 

[FrustratedBEAR]

when someone realizes their mistake and sincerely apologizes, the pain does not disappear immediately. Emotional wounds need time and effort to heal.

Words alone are not always enough. Actions are what truly reduce the pain. The hurt that was caused through words needs to be healed through understanding, care, and consistent actions. Only then does real forgiveness happen.

At the same time, healing should come from understanding, not from repeatedly making the other person feel guilty. Pain is valid, and so is the healing process, but it should not turn into punishment.

When someone reacts strongly, it often shows the depth of the bond. It means the other person holds a special place in the heart, which is why the pain feels deeper.

This is not weakness. It is a sign of a meaningful and valuable relationship.

The same kind of situation happened to me recently. I will tell you,

When I was commenting in a fun way on everyone’s posts, one person called me “mad girl ” I ..took it very personally and felt deeply hurt. Immediately, he came to me and apologized. I just said, “It’s okay,” but in my heart, I was not really expecting an apology.

What he did next was this — he told everyone openly in one thread that I am his friend i shocked..i felt so happy to see ..Sometimes, when we are hurt in ways we never imagined, only by giving happiness beyond what we could ever imagine do people truly forgive.

(I am not good at english try to understand my sinario)

Let me understand

 

[ReddyGari ammai]

Let me understand

U can try

 

[The_LionHeart❤️]

when someone realizes their mistake and sincerely apologizes, the pain does not disappear immediately. Emotional wounds need time and effort to heal.

Words alone are not always enough. Actions are what truly reduce the pain. The hurt that was caused through words needs to be healed through understanding, care, and consistent actions. Only then does real forgiveness happen.

At the same time, healing should come from understanding, not from repeatedly making the other person feel guilty. Pain is valid, and so is the healing process, but it should not turn into punishment.

When someone reacts strongly, it often shows the depth of the bond. It means the other person holds a special place in the heart, which is why the pain feels deeper.

This is not weakness. It is a sign of a meaningful and valuable relationship.

The same kind of situation happened to me recently. I will tell you,

When I was commenting in a fun way on everyone’s posts, one person called me “mad girl ” I ..took it very personally and felt deeply hurt. Immediately, he came to me and apologized. I just said, “It’s okay,” but in my heart, I was not really expecting an apology.

What he did next was this — he told everyone openly in one thread that I am his friend i shocked..i felt so happy to see ..Sometimes, when we are hurt in ways we never imagined, only by giving happiness beyond what we could ever imagine do people truly forgive.

(I am not good at english try to understand my sinario)

Thank you for sharing this so honestly. You explained it beautifully healing really does take time, understanding, and actions, not just words.

 

[ReddyGari ammai]

Thank you for sharing this so honestly. You explained it beautifully healing really does take time, understanding, and actions, not just words.

Yesh thank you buddy

 

[FrustratedBEAR]

U can try

Yeah trying to understand

 

[The_LionHeart❤️]

Yesh thank you buddy

Always welcome buddy

 

[JackDani]

when someone realizes their mistake and sincerely apologizes, the pain does not disappear immediately. Emotional wounds need time and effort to heal.

Words alone are not always enough. Actions are what truly reduce the pain. The hurt that was caused through words needs to be healed through understanding, care, and consistent actions. Only then does real forgiveness happen.

At the same time, healing should come from understanding, not from repeatedly making the other person feel guilty. Pain is valid, and so is the healing process, but it should not turn into punishment.

When someone reacts strongly, it often shows the depth of the bond. It means the other person holds a special place in the heart, which is why the pain feels deeper.

This is not weakness. It is a sign of a meaningful and valuable relationship.

The same kind of situation happened to me recently. I will tell you,

When I was commenting in a fun way on everyone’s posts, one person called me “mad girl ” I ..took it very personally and felt deeply hurt. Immediately, he came to me and apologized. I just said, “It’s okay,” but in my heart, I was not really expecting an apology.

What he did next was this — he told everyone openly in one thread that I am his friend i shocked..i felt so happy to see ..Sometimes, when we are hurt in ways we never imagined, only by giving happiness beyond what we could ever imagine do people truly forgive.

(I am not good at english try to understand my sinario)

u could have tagged me directly ...

 

[Honey bunch]

This is a general situation based question, not related to any specific person.
​

Imagine an old friendship where people are comfortable joking with each other. Sometimes, during such conversations, a line may be crossed unintentionally. Later, the person realizes the mistake, accepts it sincerely, and apologizes from the heart.

In such cases, I’m curious to know:
If someone has already acknowledged their mistake and genuinely apologized,
is it healthy for the other person to keep asking for repeated apologies or to make them feel guilty again and again?

The intention here is not to judge anyone, but to understand different perspectives on how mature friendships handle mistakes, forgiveness, and boundaries.

I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts.​

If someone realises their mistake and genuinely apologises, repeatedly making them feel guilty or asking for more apologies isn’t healthy.

Apologies are meant to heal, not to punish. Mature friendships acknowledge mistakes, learn from them, and then move forward without reopening the same wound again.

​

 

[The_LionHeart❤️]

If someone realises their mistake and genuinely apologises, repeatedly making them feel guilty or asking for more apologies isn’t healthy.

Apologies are meant to heal, not to punish. Mature friendships acknowledge mistakes, learn from them, and then move forward without reopening the same wound again.

​

Thanks for sharing this perspective. It’s an important reminder about emotional maturity.

 

[JackDani]

This is a general situation based question, not related to any specific person.
​

Imagine an old friendship where people are comfortable joking with each other. Sometimes, during such conversations, a line may be crossed unintentionally. Later, the person realizes the mistake, accepts it sincerely, and apologizes from the heart.

In such cases, I’m curious to know:
If someone has already acknowledged their mistake and genuinely apologized,
is it healthy for the other person to keep asking for repeated apologies or to make them feel guilty again and again?

The intention here is not to judge anyone, but to understand different perspectives on how mature friendships handle mistakes, forgiveness, and boundaries.

I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts.​

Friendship or any relationship is scary nowadays.
Ofcourse its not to judge anyone, coz it may be their character on how they grew up..
We are not having super powers to change anyone's nature though..

For a good relationship to sustain,need to be same from the inside and outside.
Not that we speak about the person bad behind the scenes, but portray as cheering for them in the outside.
What if the person with whom you trash talked about someone decides to open up to show your true colors?
Those are dangerous.
Any relationship will take the time. Enjoy by handling it carefully.

Thanks for this thread.