What is your opinion on giving second chances?
959175
We are all human and make mistakes.  You might want to look deep into your own heart/mind and ask yourself what caused you to separate.  If there was some behavior which you could not tolerate and the other person has changed (for himself, not just for you), then a second chance might be worth it.  Sometimes people make rush judgements instead of rational decisions.  If your company offers some free counselling sessions, it might be worth it to go and maybe you'll have a better understanding of yourself...your wants, needs, desires.\n\nIt would also be good to know if the other person is really wanting you or is it because he has nothing else going on and coming back to something familiar.
760808
so why were you only planning on going out with him one time? you are not even giving this guy a chance, im kind of wondering why? but if you really have your mind set on only going out with him once then i don't think you should call him back. what really gets me though is you feel bad for not calling him back, but not for only giving him half the chance he may deserve. sorry to say but you might be missing out on a good thing.
173993
I would.  I would like the chance to do this again.  Living has its struggles and its joys and I would love to experience the joys all over again. (knowing the struggles come with it) I would also like to do again what I couldn't do now.  There are so many things here on earth that one can do and see and to have the opportunity to do more, I would.
116127
well if you are going to take him back then you have to get over it. otherwise let him go. i cheated with a guy and we got back toghether and he treated me bad because of it instead of like loveing me and us chillin because i was faithful to him for a while and well guess what i did it again and we are now broke up. but you are not wronge to give him another chance. people do change and though it is not an excuse yall were both going through some pretty bad stuff so i mean he could really be sorry. but if he does it again which he may not then leave him unless you want to give him another chance (there is no such thing as to many chances but when you get tired of soemthing you area tired of it) so i hope if he does keep cheating you will leave cause youdeserve better but its really up to you but this could work out for yall and i hope it does. good luck and God bless.
288914
Regrets wouldn't do any good. What's done is done. The past is past. Get on and leave her behind.\n\nAttagirl!
24898
These are always tough questions, as the thought of taking anything back in history, potentially wipes out something wonderful. \n\nFor example, I, to this day, regret staying in a relationship that I wasn't happy with ten years ago, for as long as I did and even worse that I let it go as far as marriage for the sake of a pregnancy. The ensuing pain and frustration has been a distraction and thorn to much of the last decade. But had I gotten out when I should have...I wouldn't have my wonderful son. \n\nStill I regret not going further in my schooling (med school, etc) when I had a chance and taking better career choices than where I have ended up so far. Yet without those choices I would not have been so lucky to have found you.\n\nI regret wasting many years abusing drugs and not focusing on my life after adolescence. But even without those years I would not have so many of the life experiences and failures that I have grown with and been able to help other with, and hopefully will continue to help others with, to keep from making the same mistakes that I have. \n\nSo, I suppose that I have regrets, but couldn't afford to take any of them back.
198520
Unless you want to get hurt again. You already know what he did and he knows it too. So why go through it again? Are you sure he won't remember what he did and not do it again, and again? If you go back to him, you are the only one to blame.
752771
I believe that the worst mistake a person can make is to not be willing to take chances. I am not talking about bungee jumping or things like that. I am not talking about thrill seeking. I am talking about taking chances that improve ones life. Taking that promotion even if you are unsure of yourself. Experiencing love even if you get hurt and having enough faith to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try again if you fail. Moving to another city or state where the opportunities are better. Standing up for what you believe in no matter what others think.\nLife is full of opportunity and sometimes the only thing holding us back is the unwillingness to step out on that ledge and take that chance.
395298
Yeah, second chances lead to third chances which just lead to being pissed off alot.\nNew boy, def.
399703
yes i think it's time to forgive him....put the past behind you he may be a diferent person....give him a chance.
491496
Mentally, I say 'NO' stoutly. Physically, I'd give him/her one more chance unconsciously. Nevertheless, I know the result for sure that same story would be taken place again. Briefly, if you think you could be strong enough to bear hurt again, then just try. Otherwise, forget it.
248225
Ahhh, the "rewind/erase" button of life that we sometimes long for.... what if?\n\nI determined for myself long ago, that I didn't want to look back on my life and have regrets.. That if something of an unfortunate nature happened, I would simply regard it as a learning experience, and take what was good from the occurance and leave the rest behind.\nA question like this - the mind can't help but look back and do a self-examination. Would I continue to live as I have lived and leave well enough alone, because who knows what changes to my life would result because of this one change.   Still the possibilities boggle the mind...\n\nOf the terribly tragic events of my life that I won't, really CAN'T reveal ( I admire others' bravery to bare their souls unflinchingly - the unintended but evitable judgement is more than my tender heart can take, I've made my peace of sorts with it and I'll bear them alone, thanks.)  The one thing I can almost laugh about and cry about at the same time, is the wrecking of my life dream to travel the world as a working global citizen. My plan was to start in England, because the languages are similiar enough (really we don't speak the SAME English folks) and from there I would make connections that took me on a global explore of sorts, there would be adventure good and bad, and times would I'd miss the good old USA like a spike through the heart, but it was going to be a rich life - a life of my own intention... ah it's still painful to look upon 8 yrs later.\nWhat happened? Got deported. Was honest and said I would be working while in country, COULD have said I was just there on "holiday" (they don't say vacation as much as we do) and I would very likely not be on Answers tonight. \nSo for me it boils down to one short phrase, "Just here on holiday." \nWas in merry old England for all of 13 hours. \n\nOne thing that has eased the pain, is hearing from my nephew's lips (not the one I'm pictured with at 360, but the older one) " I know why you came back Aunt Jenny." You do? " I needed you, that's why God brought you back." \nThis of course made me cry on the spot, but they were tears of joy. That kid, those boys, would give my life twice for them and die both times smiling.
887546
I think your first love is the stepping stone for a good second relationship .All the mistakes were made the first time and hopefully you learned from them .
187652
why not? everyone deserves a second chance...
141126
Firstly, I personally believe you can never completely stop loving someone if you truely loved them once. So yes, in my opinion it is possible for you to get some of your old feelings back when you meet your ex again. I guess if that happens, then you have to weigh up your options and decide what is best for you and what direction to take.
536853
you can only know that you trust someone unless you feel it in your heart if you know for a fact that they havent broken a promis or lied to you then you should be able to trust them but watch your back cuz ppl do change and i believe that ppl do deserve a second chance cuz everyone makes mistakes and they learn from them "sometimes" but after they break there second chance then they are no good and you dont deserve to trust them watch and listen for bullcrap lies if someone is telling you something and you dont really feel it in your heart and if something is telling you that something isnt right then usually its a lie so just be carefull and listen to your heart dont let anyone fool you and dont let your mind interfear with your heart and LOOK OUT FOR LIES!!!! and you sould be fine\n\nhope this helps\ngood luck
926559
Well I can't really think of any "do-overs". I can, however think of a few "do agains". Not so I could do them differently, just so I could do them again.\n\n>;-)\n\nI don't think I'd go back and do anything in my life differently. Not anything significant anyway. I like who I am and I like where I am. Every thing I did and experienced has led me here. I am where I am meant to be and I'll go where I'm meant to go. It's an interesting trip.