One of the most damaging things you can do in a relationship is refuse to admit when you're wrong. You say something you shouldn't have said. You make a decision that hurts someone. You react badly to a situation. And deep down, you know you could've handled it better. But instead of acknowledging it, you start defending yourself. You explain why you did it. You bring up what the other person did wrong. You find ways to justify something you already know you shouldn't have done. And before you know it, a mistake that could've been resolved with a sincere apology has turned into something much bigger. I think pride has destroyed more relationships than people realise. Because sometimes people aren't even expecting you to be perfect. They just want you to acknowledge that you've hurt them. To take responsibility. To show them that you understand what went wrong and that you're willing to do something about it. My dad always used to tell me, “Never be wrong and strong.” And I think that's something every man needs to understand. You're going to make mistakes. As a husband. As a father. As a son. As a friend. But the people who love you shouldn't have to fight with your ego every time they need you to acknowledge one. There's nothing weak about saying you were wrong. There's nothing embarrassing about apologising. And there's nothing admirable about defending a mistake simply because you're too proud to admit it. Being a good man doesn't mean you always get things right. It means having enough humility to recognise when you've got something wrong and enough character to put it right. Don't let your pride turn a mistake you could've repaired into a relationship you can never get back. - @thesunnahguy