What if we say sorry even if we were not wrong?
According to the dictionary, the definition of sorry (an adj.) is: Feeling or expressing sympathy, pity, or regret
I didn't do anything wrong. I was "expressing sympathy" for a person who stuck their foot in their mouth and had received alot of negative criticism.
Why would you apologize if you don't think you are wrong?
Sue, I was not apologizing (definition: apology n. , pl. -gies . An acknowledgment expressing regret) because as I said before, I did nothing wrong, instead I was offering sympathy.
It is what it is what it is..... I do put my foot in it every once in a while.... usually when I'm posting in the middle of the night!!! or overly emotional....
Maybe you should stop responding on delicate topics if you are too tired or emotional, huh?
Going on that site can be challenging. You kinda have to walk on eggs so none get broken.
Why is that?
Parents going on a childfree board and criticizing is not a good idea because CF people tend to support each other vehemently. (definition: ve�he�ment (vē′ə mənt) adjective acting or moving with great force; violent; impetuous/ having or characterized by intense feeling or strong passion; fervent, impassioned, etc.) Many are quite thin skinned about parent's comments, especially if the remarks are considered rude.
Anyway, sorry you got so much response. Keep in mind what I said, take it for what it is worth.
So, Carennedy, I was trying to offer my sympathy for getting so much negative attention BUT since this is a discussion on 3 ways to handle criticism, I was offering 1 of my 3: take it for what it is worth.
Now, who else can give 3 highly effective tips to handle criticism?
Trish