I was married. Admitting I was wrong was an everyday confession. :-) Seriously, Scott, you are spot on. It's part of being an adult. Due to a childhood trauma, I lived as a victim for years. Nothing was ever my fault; I always blamed others. Over time, I learned I had to take responsibility for my actions. I went from living like a victim to admitting I had been victimized, but I had to grow up. The difference it made was profound. Thanks for sharing this timely (no pun intended) advice.
But your other point is a significant one. I know people who were raised like that; as adults, they traumatized other people because they could never be wrong. It takes a lot of self-awareness, strength, and growth to overcome that.
This is a tricky subject. I am half Australian, half English. And 100% male. So therefore I am never wrong. QED. :)
But, as a conversation starter: https://bit.ly/4j76mtl
I was married. Admitting I was wrong was an everyday confession. :-) Seriously, Scott, you are spot on. It's part of being an adult. Due to a childhood trauma, I lived as a victim for years. Nothing was ever my fault; I always blamed others. Over time, I learned I had to take responsibility for my actions. I went from living like a victim to admitting I had been victimized, but I had to grow up. The difference it made was profound. Thanks for sharing this timely (no pun intended) advice.
I understand the marriage angle. 🙂
But your other point is a significant one. I know people who were raised like that; as adults, they traumatized other people because they could never be wrong. It takes a lot of self-awareness, strength, and growth to overcome that.
Thank you, sir. It took years, but I got there. Still a work in progress, though.
This is what today's incels may never learn.