Value of an Apology

My friend said that I’m an emotional person. I second rank logic and value friendship more than anything else. Due to my nature, I’ve apologised many times to my friends, though most of them, honestly, have not been entirely my fault. Nevertheless, since I value friendship – something that logic alone could not foster, apology has been as precious as gold.

Even as I write this, I’ve said sorry to a friend who was searching for me through the chat box. She wouldn’t have minded, but sincerity is the sugar-coat of a lasting friendship. She definitely appreciated my apology, for that portrayed how important I value her; how much I cared for her and how much I worked to keep a steady relation. Having said that, though the apology was typed, and though a word couldn’t represent an unbreakable bond, still it showed my effort to keep things between us nice.

Another experience was when my classmates were having a rough time between them. A person who was not involved asked me what had happened. Knowing his raging temper would only fan the flame, I replied, “You don’t need to know.” With a sour face and a frustrated tone, he replied, “Why don’t I need to know when I’m part of this class? I feel like I’m ignored!” Though my intention was to calm things down, he misinterpreted. I apologised, for a friend is better than a foe.

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A song by Elton John, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, says it all. An apology is difficult to be said, but its power in mending broken hearts or even simply rectifying a small glitch is magical. Value of an apology lies not on the word itself, but to whom it is spoken to. If you value a person who has conflict with you, whether whose fault it is, swallow your pride and say sorry. It works wonders for both of you.