How Far Would You Go To Apologize?

Sep 2nd, 2009 | Author: | Category: Fly Features
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I’ve often wondered how far someone would go to gain forgiveness after cheating. Well, a man in Virginia tested the scope of my thinking on the subject by standing on the corner during morning rush hour with a sign that said “I cheated. This is my punishment.” His wife agreed to take him back if he wore the sign all week.

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But their unconventional agreement made me think: Is embarrassment really the best way to gain forgiveness? Or is there a more appropriate way to display remorse? Let me know your thoughts.

Spotted At Weave and Gloss (Come on fellas, a girl sent me the link. I already know what you were thinking … “Why was The Fly Guy on WeaveAndGloss.com?)

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  • http://chicknamedvick.blogspot.com chicknamedvick

    *still wondering about that weave and lipgloss link*

    anyhow, maybe in this situation she was publicly embarrassed by his infidelity and wanted him to feel the same. for me, it wouldn’t be enough though. you violated our marriage and trust no amount of public embarrassment is going to repair that.

  • Nina Milanis

    Ha Ha Ha. Wow! Apologies should not be forced upon someone. I’ve cheated before. The furthest I’ve gone was verbally apologizing and a romantci night. There’s nothing that says “I’m sorry” like a planned romantic evening. That was my way of getting back in good. Have you ever cheated and your man found out… next time you two have sex, he makes it mad passionate and puts it down like he’s reclaiming his territory? Guess that’s called make up sex… And of course from then on, I had to check in more than usual to restore trust. Forgiveness happens over time.

  • Kim from DC

    That was a radio hoax by 99.5

  • http://www.flyguychronicles.com The Fly Guy

    Thanks for the heads up Kim. I’m still intrigued by the concept though. I’m sure there are more than a few people who think this is an acceptable way to gauge a person’s level of remorse. So hoax or not, interested in your thoughts on the idea of it.

  • Deborah

    My first thought-YAY! Put the cheating man on the corner! But deep in my heart, I know this is not the best way. Forgiveness is more important for the one who was hurt than the one who did the cheating, it is a part of healing. It may take a long time to regain trust, but standing on the corner with a sign embarrassing yourself will not make me trust you more.

  • Ms. Gina

    Making a fool out of your husband isn’t going to make your feel better at the end of the day. And maybe it’s because my parents are still together after 27 years of marriage but when I say until death I mean until death. Whatever we would need to do whether it would be going to counseling, church, time a part or anything, our main goal would be to get back together. And besides, I don’t want the world to know that my man cheated on me….that’s personal… :b

  • http://facebook.com/PennyTheGameMaster Third_of_August

    Any man dumb enough to go through that and think his woman’s gonna REALLY forgive him is a sucka. lol

  • Bowtie

    I had seen that guy. one morning on my way into work and i almost got into an accident because of him it was funny as hell to me.

  • http://areyouagoodcatch.blogspot.com areyouagoodcatch

    I don’t think she taking him back has anything to do with the embarrassement. It was probably what he was willing to do and the fact that he was will to do it publicely.