Regret

Regret Regret is something which, somewhere or the other, all of us have experienced in the different stages of our lives. Some common synonyms of regret are anguish, grief and sorrow . While all these words mean "distress of mind," regret implies pain caused by deep disappointment, fruitless longing, or unavailing remorse. Regret is an important psychological experience that is often misunderstood. The old adage “live life without any regrets” and the corresponding mantra “let it go” suggest, in my opinion, an oversimplified and negatively biased approach to regret. Typically viewed as a sense of loss that arises following a mistake or poor choice, regret is considerably more complex. Regret can be an incredibly painful emotion . While rooted in feelings of contrition, disappointment, guilt, or remorse for things that have happened in the past, such feelings can have a powerful influence over your life. From my perspective it's a feeling everyone should stay away