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If a family member majorly contributed to the death of a loved one by doing something very negligent
Family & Relationships / 9:05 AM - Friday February 03, 2012

If a family member majorly contributed to the death of a loved one by doing something very negligent

Would you 'hate' them forever, or do you think you could continue your relation with them fairly normally at some point if they showed remorse?


- Asked by cutypy5840, Female, 36-45, Medical / Dental

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I think it'd depend on if they actually took responsibility. Being remorseful means they are sad about the situation but it doesn't necessarily indicate that they know they did something negligent, made a mistake, etc.

I would need to really understand what happened and make a decision from there. It's hard for me to alienate any family member -we are not the "I'm not talking to you again" kind of people. We generally work things out so it if at least made sense, they were sorry and they acknowledged it was in part their fault then I'd in time probably try to have some sort of relationship with them again.

- Response by thottienc, Female, 36-45, Who Cares?

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It depends on if I liked the dead guy or not.

- Response by woodgrowwilson, A Player, Male, 18-21, Providence

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If any of my family members was negligent and contributed to the death of a loved one, they WOULD show remorse, of course they would! I cant think of any family member who would NOT show remorse for negligently killing a loved one. And as long as they showed remorse, I could forgive them. If they didn't show remorse, no way. But I know my family members, and I cant imagine that happening.

- Response by xerxes, An Intellectual Guy, Male, 36-45, Washington, DC, Lawyer

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That's a tough one. I don't even think I could answer it without being there myself. All I can say is, if this is real for you, to do what you feel is right in your heart. Negligent does necessarily mean on purpose... I don't think.

I don't know. Take care... T

- Response by candiedcherry69, Female, 36-45, Miami, Who Cares?

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It depends on the nature of the crime?

- Response by seasons4, An Retiree, Female, 46-55, Financial / Banking

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if it was truly an accident, they are probably punishing themselves enough. i'd forgive them.

- Response by beanielou, Female, 29-35, Halifax, Who Cares?

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It would depend on the situation. Without more information,I really can't say one way or another.

- Response by misskitty420, Female, 29-35, Student

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People that you discribe do not show remorse. They are self righteous, entitled, and quite often have mistakenly been given power of attorney.

- Response by buffer, A Mr. Nice Guy, Male, 56-65, Los Angeles, Managerial

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