A person who admits to being wrong doesn't lose respect, they gain it. ... Those reasons aren't true — mistakes don't really reflect on their essential self, or threaten their life, or weaken them — but they feel true to the person who thinks they have to appear perfect, strong, and in control.
What is it called when you admit to being wrong?
confess. verb. to admit that you have done something wrong.
What do you say when someone admits they are wrong?
Some might be more appropriate for friends and family and others for work scenarios:
- Thank you for saying that. I was upset about ___, and I'm glad you understand that. Let's move on.
- I appreciate your apology. I'm still mad, but I won't be eventually.
- I understand, everyone makes mistakes.
