Why it is better to regret something you HAVE done than something you haven't

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The saying 'it's better to have loved and lost than never have loved at all' is true, scientists say. The pain of lost chances lingers on far longer than the short term regret of doing something wrong according to the study by two U.S. universities. And painful as they are, regrets can actually spur us on to future success, by ensuring that we take chances in the future to avoid missing out on career or love success.

I agree completely! I think if you have regrets about something you have done, this is, of course, not a good feeling.  However, the feeling will lessen and go away. If you regret something that you haven’t done, I can imagine the feeling of regret will linger and stay longer. I think a good motto regarding this subject is ‘at least I tried’. Although things may not work out the way you had imagined, you will have at least, given it a try. This feeling of regret for something you have done can be turned into something positive. Feelings of regret about something you haven’t done is more difficult to turn into something more positive.