The way I see it the reason people find it hard to apologize is based on fear. We call it Pride, ego, etc., however, I think the real culprit is that we are afraid (I mean people that have this problem are afraid 8~) ). We are afraid of being rejected, of having the truth being held over our heads, of looking stupid, of being called names. The list of course could go on and on.

I have found that as I have gotten older, it is more important to be true to myself, my family, and my friends and not put up that false front. To go through the fear and apologize when I am wrong. Having honest, open relationships is much more important to me today then my EGO! The more I have accepted myself and admitted my faults, the more I accept other people. Now it is alright for me to be wrong, to make a mistake, to be different. More importantly these things don't bother me in other people anymore. Life is a lot calmer and peaceful. It has become a "we world" rather then an "I world".

Today when I need to apologize, I say:
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