[sriram_malhar]

I think regrets are somewhat of a pointless exercise (that is, there are exceptions, but much fewer than seems to be the assumption)

One takes a decision considering:

1. the best information available,

2. the sum total of your fears and complexes.

3. sometimes picking a choice without a clear cut set of criteria to make an informed decision.

Years later, what's the point regretting it? It means that you are now perhaps a different person, maybe more secure. Maybe you have information now that wasn't available to you then. Maybe you have grown to be the kind of person that can now make sense of the information that was given then. If the conditions were replicated (including your internal state), you'd likely make the same decisions.

You should of course reflect on it to learn and grow, and in particular, make amends if you wronged someone. But there is little point in dwelling on the past and saying, "if only ..."

[ITB]

It can be helpful for others. There are certain kinds of regrets everyone comes close to experiencing it. And there’s a systemic reason (cultural, psychological, etc) that pushes us near the edge. Hearing someone else’s recount can be helpful in reconsidering.

[thsnyder]

Great point. So, if you do regret something, just write your feelings down on the website and let it go;)

[BKirkpatrick]

you are right. I’m going to copy this for future reference. Thanks