I would NEVER show any kind of remorse to a person I thought had no desire to see me, talk to me or deal with me beyond our children. What's the point? Why bother if I'll never be forgiven?
I feel remorse when I deeply and geniunely regret a choice that I've made. It has NOTHING to do with whether or not the person that I wronged is willing to forgive me or not. Remorse comes from my heart, and indicates that a major positive change has taken place.
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.
