Why is it hard to admit we've been wrong?

 People have trouble with admitting that they've been wrong because they actually hate being wrong. We always associate being wrong with being stupid or ignorant. Our ego doesn't let us to be seen as such. Being right gives us a lot of satisfaction, a feeling that we are better and smarter than others. I think that you all know that feeling when you have a long argument with somebody and it finds out that you were right, and I also think that you hate being on the other side. Admitting that we've been wrong feels embarrassing and awful. That's why we so often avoid these difficult to say words: "Sorry, I have been wrong"

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  1. Well argued - realising you're wrong involves very strong negative emotions which we hate experiencing.

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