I know when someone does something crappy and apologizes it is best to accept the apology and move on. As a fan of peace and harmony I usually don’t like to drag things out too long. If the “I’m sorry” is sincere, that is typically enough. There are times when I feel like being mad for a bit, however. It’s this inner need to give whatever assinine word or gesture that occurred its due attention. When apologies come immediately, it’s like you are stripped of the chance to enjoy a full blown moment of pissed-off-tivity. It doesn’t seem fair to subject someone to stupidity and not allow a chunk of time for them to shove things around violently while muttering all the jungle animals you are likely kin to. The very act of furiously cleaning my house is a crucial step in the process to closure. I need that experience to be able to embrace the apology and truly move past whatever happened.
So, to the person who screwed up today, I appreciate your apology. I will eventually forgive you. Just, not yet.
Blogging helps, too.
I’m with you, plus when an apology comes too quickly, I wonder if it’s genuine and thoughtful or simply a means to an end. Either way, I sometimes need that house cleansing release of anger and moment of pissed-off-tivity (I think you may coin a new term here)
Wishing you and the person who screwed up a happy end to the weekend.