Have you ever said something to someone you regretted saying in the heat of the moment?

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Zack-Bann · Accepted Answer

Some years back I was seeing someone and she confessed to be in love with me.
In the heat of the moment I said it back.
Then I realized how big the mistake I made was.
Took a while after that let her down as gently as possible.
And even then there was still some tears.

Since then I am far more careful with big words that have consequences

Coercion_Is_Trauma · Accepted Answer

Of course, but the real mature thing is for me to clean up the payload of the heat. The heat isn't a problem, the problem is whatever was brewing underneath my lid.  ㅤ

7Phoenix7 · Accepted Answer

Yeah, definitely…

Usually if I’m really hurt or angry, I can say something harsher than I actually mean in the moment.

I’ve learned that even if you apologize later, some words still stick with people… so now I try to walk away and calm down first before I say something I can’t take back.

EmmaMary · Accepted Answer

I'm absolutely positive that we have all been guilty of doing this at some point in our lives. How about your good self @thegreenyogi

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

My aim on GAG is to decode all the messy human drama we call “love” and “dating” 😏

Yeah, I’ve snapped before and regretted it fast. Words are like screenshots: once sent, you can’t fully take them back. I’ve told a partner something sharp just to “win” an argument, then spent days repairing the damage.

Passion is hot. Self-control is hotter.

DishLady · Answer

Lol. If anyone says NO they’re lying. We’re all only human. Even if you stub your toe and say F*** but aren’t a person who normally curses… that’s life. Shit happens. And the people who love you know that.

HawkPerception · Answer

So many times and in those moments, I basically say "Fuck, you idiot." to myself in my head. It can be embarrassing or just something plain stupid to say that you let slip out.

AviatorTom · Answer

Haven't we all done that? What's important is what we do later, in a calm mind. Do we apologize or just ignore it?

Jewelmyth · Answer

It was a period when my mental state was bad, my family was putting a lot of pressure on me, and later I had an anger outburst and yelled at them all excessively. Then I slapped my sister, a year has passed but I still can't forget it. Yes, they affected me badly, but this is the result.😞

NathanDavis · Answer

yes, I'm sure I have... lol

and I used to be way way way more sarcastic as well

but I usually mean what I say, and say what I mean... so regret might not be about what I said, maybe about how I said it, or when... lol

Levin · Answer

Umm,

There's a reason for everything.

Including when I had a massive argument with my boss in the office.

Or when I swore at my mother's elderly friend when she suggested she have a covid booster.

Fine, it's not ideal behaviour, But it is what it is.

Shiprex · Answer

Yes, a few weeks ago I was riding a bicycle on a road in Portugal and going quite fast toward a junction and there was a female driver of the car who SAW me and pulled out anyway and when I yelled at her she was pissed at me so when I mentioned "bloody women drivers" to my wife she got pissed too.

sage2021 · Answer

Oh yeah!! I can think of one big one right off the top of my head.
Too bad I didn't have any duct tape at the moment to put over my big mouth.

They say that duct tape can be used for almost anything.😂

Account · Answer

Unfortunately, yes and not just once. It usually happens as a form of retribution, but it is not right. It is better to take some time to calm down rather than spew terrible things that no matter what anyone says, they can't be forgotten.

melnc · Answer

Yeah, for sure. But the thing is, the other person pushes you to your absolute worst, and then when you finally snap, they turn around and play the victim like you're the bad guy for saying what you said.

Kvass · Answer

Barely ever, unless I’m drunk or having a reaaaally bad day. I'm super patient, so if someone pushes me to that point, they deserved every single word.

gasman70 · Answer

yes, but i said, it was the heat of the moment and I just felt really hurt and I just wanted to hurt you as much as I was hurting, not because I really meant it, because I didn't mean it, I was just hurt and angry.

exitseven · Answer

I am sure I have done this but usually it takes a long time for somebody to get on my shit list. However once they get on it it is usually a permanent situation.

Bricealan · Answer

@thegreenyogi I told a cop to 'go fuck himself" and was beaten about the head and shoulders LOLOL🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (not really)

FreyaRed · Answer

Nope. When words are weapons, I like clean and deadly hits. Not some uncontrolled spread.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Yes, that happens when you have little filter.

Smileygirl2000 · Answer

Nope lol 😆 because I'm generally very patient. If I get to this point then you've really done something wrong

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Who hasn't? Lol. I am good at apologizing at least. It's not frequent. Once every 10 years I might have a moment and say the wrong thing lol.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Not after childhood. But others did, because I memorize like an elephant.

Anonymous · Answer

Not really. I'm pretty measured in what i say. If i said it it probably meeded to be said. And if it crossed some sort of line, then i probably should have said it sooner.😂

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Yes. Many times. I won't go into the details because it's personal. We all say things we don't mean when we're angry or hurt

i_am_back · Answer

Oh yes maam many times I regret  When I calm down I immediately apologise

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Yeah

abc3643 · Answer

Yes. "I do."

AngryCarl3 · Answer

Yes, I say a lot of stupid stuff.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Sure. Who hasn’t?

Agape93 · Answer

Nope. I dont feel regrets.

elizamichale1 · Answer

Yes a few times but i apologised later

xawyx-3 · Answer

Yes, it happened a few times.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Maybe a time or three.

AgentG111 · Answer

There's been a few times.

Paige2006 · Answer

Yes several times

Alexson_stormzy · Answer

Yes... Breaking someone's heart

ThisSiteSux · Answer

No. I meant all of it.

msc545 · Answer

Several times, yes.

MereAnarchy · Answer

Only to people I love.

iCandice · Answer

Of course who hasn't?

browsingthroughthe · Answer

Countless times

Sonhadora · Answer

Oh I have done that so many times. 😬🤐

Sethay · Answer

Of course! Nearly every day.

Kassandra1994 · Answer

Not at all

OneViewpoint · Answer

Oh sure.

Lliam · Answer

Oh yeah.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Yea.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Guilty as charged

Anonymous · Answer

Definitely

Maria1986z · Answer

Sure who hasn't?

Cidknee · Answer

Constantly!

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