Just recently, a few of my friends drove two hours from their university to return home and hang out with our old high school friends for their Fall Break. Unfortunately, not many of them nor I were able to. While their break is happening, all of us are already studying for exams, doing homework, and other stuff. They are, for the most part, disappointed and upset at all of us. They came by to get away from their university because they absolutely hate being there. They hate the teachers, they hate the location, etc. They believed that can trust us to help them be happy again.
A friend and I replied on one of their statuses saying that all of us could be busy, yadda yadda... I told them that they should transfer to the colleges where we are attending. I realize that a load of bs were coming out of our mouths.
One of them gave us their perspective on how they felt being there. I admitted that I was wrong, apologized for not taking their situation into consideration, and disappointing them. I ended it right then and there whether they forgave us or not. After that, I also felt like saying that they should stop ranting about how horrible their college is and do something about it to make their college life better. I didn't after all; maybe I should have. Hmm...
Anyways, do you find it difficult to admit when you're wrong? Is it really a blow to your dignity if you admit your mistake? Do you find yourself confident in your assertions with the possibility that you might be wrong?
It's sometimes difficult for me on the heat of the moment, but when I'm calm and levelheaded, I don't have any problems taking ownership for my mistake. I used to think that conceding to the other person is a sign of defeat. Now that I'm a little mature, I hope (haha), I understand that there is nothing wrong with it.
What do you think?
(P.S To those who saw my previous thread, I didn't get a ticket!)
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