Question

Apologizing - is it a sign of weakness ?

Answer 1

It's a sign of maturity. It's a sign of responsibility and strength. It's a sign of true character.

Answer 2

It depends on the circumstances,as in .......some people mistake kindness for weakness.

Answer 3

Its just a smart step.

Answer 4

Not every one can admit they are wrong.

Answer 5

Actually, it's a sign of strength.

Answer 6

Only if you feel weak doing it.....

Answer 7

My answer is exactly what Katherine, who has top comment said. How did she get into my head and post her answer a full 22 hours ahead of me?

Answer 8

Pffffft! No!

Answer 9

Depends on if you believe you actually did wrong to someone or not. An empty apology is weakness, your only apologizing to smooth things over instead of apologizing because you actually believe you were wrong.

Answer 10

Not at all. It takes a lot of strength to be able to admit when we're wrong.

Answer 11

u just shouldnt apoligize 4 who u r

Answer 12

Every now and then everyone says things they don't mean. The appropriate thing to do is to appologize.

Answer 13

Hi,
It's a sign of RESPECT

Answer 14

I am with Katherine truth, strength, and maturity.

Answer 15

No not at all! its a way to relieve your self and if others think its weekness then obviously there the 1's week

Answer 16

it is a sign of maturity and the ability to take responsibility for one; actions it's a +++++++++++++++++++++

Answer 17

No it's a sign of true humility and strength as illustrated by our Lord Jesus Christ.

Answer 18

No, it's actually a sign of strength :-)

Answer 19

That depends on the situation. Apologizing for someone else's mistakes is a sign of weakness. http://atlasshrugs2000.typepa...
However recognizing when you do something wrong and apologizing is a sign of great courage and maturity.

Answer 20

It all depends on who is apologizing, for what and to whom.
If you apologize to your enemy for whatever harsh action you may have taken against them then it is sign of weakness. Such display of weakness is sure going to exploited by the enemy. If you apologize for mistakenly offending a friend or a stranger for no good reason then it is sign of maturity and is likely to generate positive response.

Answer 21

Wow... How can apologizing be a sign of weakness?? As a "Recovered Addict" making my amends to those I had wronged was one of the biggest steps I had to make in my recovery!! I had a lot of apologizing to do - but it has to be honest and from the heart! Almost all of my ex-wives forgave me and people I thought would never forgive me - for some of the things I've done - forgave me! Forgiving someone is also one of the kindest and purest things a person can do - no matter what the wrong was! If we don't forgive others it will eat at us forever and the person (or place, institution, etc.) we have a resentment for probably goes on with their life never thinking about us...! And forgiving doesn't necessarily mean we like it but I find that we must accept what has happened!

Craig

Answer 22

sometimes an apology is needed. my husband and i have a very bad relationship, and sometimes i wish he would realize how bad he's hurting me by calling me fat and etc.. we're not going to get into that but yes i think its necessary. no it's not a sign of weakness because some people just need to hear im sorry to move on with their life

Answer 23

Only when you have nothing to apologize for. Like when Obama goes around apologizing to the world for no reason.

So why were you deactivated? Did you fail to apologize to someone? Oh wait...you cant answer that one now. *LMAO*

Answer 24

Its a sign of being a good person

Answer 25

It's common courtesy.

Answer 26

its a sign of redemption and understanding...

Answer 27

Sign of strength. Always.

Answer 28

But not apologizing is.

Answer 29

**** to imagine a time when someone does not need to give a sincere apology!

Answer 30

It's the sign of a good person who knows he/she is wrong and can admit it and say he/she is sorry.

Answer 31

It's a sign of strength. It takes a big person to admit to being wrong.

Answer 32

It's a sign of taking responsibility for your actions.

Answer 33

No, it is a sign of good character! To me humility is a very attractive trait, and so few people have it!

Answer 34

Maturity. Clear the air.

Answer 35

We all mess up, it is human but apologizing instead of running away is the right thing to do.

Answer 36

Sometimes it is... sometimes it's a sign of strength... sometimes it's nether...

Answer 37

No, if you know how to apologize without losing your dignity it's a sign of strength.

Answer 38

It takes a man to apologize when he is mistaken.