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5 Things You Shouldn't Apologize For (Though You Think You Should)

5 Things You Shouldn’t Apologize For (though You Think You Should)

Nobody's perfect, but there are some things which belong to you, and to you only. Stop apologizing for living your life. Learn how to put our feelings above everyone else's.

Here are 5 things you should never apologize for, even if you think you should.

Never apologize for saying no

Saying no is a sign of self-respect.

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This powerful answer is time-saving, and it shows determination. Eventually, the same people you said no to will respect you more for being true to your beliefs.

Never apologize for telling the truth

Honesty won't make you the most popular person. However, it's liberating and powerful to stand your ground and speak your truth.

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The truth can hurt, but being dishonest, or disloyal, causes more real harm than one strike to the ego.

Never apologize for wanting more

You want more out of the relationship, your work, or your family. That's your right, and you shouldn't use "I'm sorry" for something that belongs to you.

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There's a thin line between merely wanting more and greed. But if you believe that you deserve more, who's to say that you're in the wrong?

More knowledge, love and respect, you deserve it, so stop apologizing.

Never apologize for choosing yourself

If you don't stand up for yourself, who will?

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Your time, money and everything that makes you unique is the reason you got this far.

Imagine how much more you can achieve if you stopped caring about what others might think and choose yourself?

Never apologize for loving someone

Yes, it sucks to be in love with someone you can't be with. No, it's not something you should apologize for.

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Nothing in love is ever black and white, and people might judge you, whether you're single or dating someone you know is not ideal for you. Instead of apologizing, allow yourself to make a mistake.

Over- apologizing is a common mistake. It's quite amazing that most of the time, we apologize for things out of our control. The real torture comes when you have to say, "I'm sorry" for something you did do wrong.

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In a nutshell, it's your life, your choices. You are a full-grown person, and you don't need to apologize for living your life.