Is changing your mind really just a sign of weakness?

[msc545]

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If you can change my mind about something, I can change my mind ir response. Sometimes I just do more research on something and the research will get me to change my mind.

Stupidity and stubborness offend me.

[RandomGirl42]

Thank you for inviting me to share.

Not at all. It's a sign of growth for all humanity when people change their minds to realize how cute and adorable and awesome and all kinds of wonderful things that I really am and stop believing the cruel lies spread by my evil, middle sister that I'm a narcissist.

[jazzy34]

Hmm kind of. It shows that you don’t have your own mind and/or can’t think for yourself. Me personally? Unless it’s a life or death situation, it’s pretty hard to change my mind. If you want to change my mind about something, you better come with cold hard facts, stats, thorough data, and years of research. No, I’m not just going to “take your word for it.” 🙄

[serious]

Well, it would depend on the situation. Once in a while if it is really needed then it is okay to change your mind about something. However, if you are doing this often or you are easily influenced to change your mind then definitely it is a sign of weakness.

[goaded]

No, it's a sign of growth. Intelligence.

Refusing to change your mind in the face of evidence is just stupid. (Not that you can't be suspicious about the evidence or its source.)

[msc545]

I think it is also a sign of unreasonable stubbornness.

[Jessica405]

No. It is a sign of strength. To admit you were wrong is no mean feat.

[HollyK21]

I really think it depends lol like I wouldn’t say I’m weak for changing my mind about one restaurant and going to another, or changing my mind from having pasta to enchiladas for dinner😭

[Sevenpointfive]

no, it's updating your position given new information and how you process it.

[exitseven]

No, it is a pretty organic occurrence. The world is a pretty dynamic place and with the amount of variables that go on in every day life it is common to get the wrong idea about things. Changing one's mind is the result of this.

[DrPepper12]

It's the most intelligent thing you can do when presented with new evidence or perspective.

[Spencer10]

Absolutely not. Its a strength not a weakness. After you have gotten more information and see a different path or opinion why not shift?

[beefcakebradybatson]

It can be a sign of wisdom as you acquire more knowledge which can lead to your getting a different opinion about a subject.

[Staximus]

It's not weakness if you're changing your mind because you realize what the truth actually is

[Pterodon]

Not necessarily. Choose your battles wisely

[Titlover01]

It definitely is