Are you capable of admitting you made a mistake?

[Spencer10]

I seem to have noticed lately that many people cannot seem to admit they are wrong. Admit they made a mistake. Its tough to do but I think that its essential to personal growth. Opinions?

[AmandaYVR]

Yes, I can. I really hate certain awkwardnesses of communication and relationships, so I can cringe thinking about some of that. But I analyze everything, including myself, and I hold myself accountable often.
Was listening to Esther Perel moderate a talk about A. I. And communication, at SXSW2025, and she theorizes that with our deepening relationships to A. I., we are starting to treat people more and more like machines.
AI doesn’t have feelings. It doesn’tt care if you don’t reply or call, etc etc. So we’re starting to lose the idea that we need to hold ourselves accountable, and acknowledge that to and with others.
Relationships fall apart without accountability. That is a fact, and this will never change.
It’s sad how many people won’t admit to mistakes. To err is to be human. You actually gain respect, a lot of the time, admitting to having erred.


And how about you? What do you think on the matter/

[Abbycado]

Yep, certainly can admit it.

[strateguy632]

for me it is easy, but most people struggle, indicating too much ego and self importance.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I can.