Monday, August 31, 2009

How to Forgive Yourself After Hurting Someone

from wikiHow
Steps
  • Remember that it is impossible to go through life without hurting another person's feelings just as it is impossible to go through life without being hurt by another person.

  • Acknowledge what you did to hurt this other person, but do not dwell on the problem for too long. You have to let it go.

  • Learn from the experience. Take positive steps about your behavior and try to understand other peoples points of view.

  • Forgive yourself.

  • Recognize that it is not their fault that you hurt them. Do not take your pain out on them.
TIPS
  • Try to control your own emotions without suppressing yourself.

  • An apology will be worth nothing to another person if it means nothing to you so don't apologize in an offhand manner.

  • If you are uncomfortable approaching the person you hurt simply give it time. The awkwardness will fade eventually.

WARNING
  • If you are constantly talking about this one person, other people will get very annoyed, so don't let this become the only thing that you have.

  • If someone does not want to hear an apology, do not force it. Give them time they will come around eventually.

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