"Last year, I had a vivid memory of her when I was on the playground with my grandsons. A young boy was being picked on. I pictured my grandsons being that little boy. I cringed and knew I had to track down and apologize to the girl I’d hurt," reflected one writer in a recent #globemagazine Perspective essay. Data show strikingly universal regrets across continents — not having been more responsible in school, or more prudent with money, or more conscientious about health. We look back and wish we’d taken more chances, been more adventurous or pursued bolder opportunities. We have moral regrets for having been unfaithful, or for the hurt or pain we caused someone. What happened when this writer reached out? Head to the link in our bio to find out how the message was recieved.