CLE - Express Regrets about past actions by KAREN TATIANA ESCORCIA CORONADO

Maria Angélica

2026-05-16 13:49:41 UTC

I regret many things I did in the past. I shouldn’t have told my personal secrets to people who I thought were my friends, especially when I knew they wouldn’t understand me. I also shouldn’t have let them manipulate me or stop talking to me just because I didn’t do what they wanted. I shouldn’t have started talking to a boy only because of pressure and because I wanted to pretend that I didn’t miss my ex when I actually did. I could have protected my feelings more instead of letting someone treat me like I wasn’t important. He should have cared more about me instead of always choosing his friends first. I also regret doing things I didn’t really want to do just because people thought he was gay and expected me to “save” him from that. Most importantly, I shouldn’t have put other people’s happiness before my own, although now I have learned from my mistakes and I don’t do those things anymore.

Thaliana Cervantes

2026-05-16 13:49:49 UTC

I should have noticed the lies and manipulation before I gave him my whole heart. I could have protected my feelings instead of trusting someone who created a false idea of love inside my mind. He must have known that his words and promises were hurting me while I was loving him honestly and expecting nothing in return. I shouldn’t have believed every sweet thing he said, because the love he showed was never real. I might have lost myself trying to give everything to someone who only knew how to deceive me, and now I regret loving a person who made me believe that he truly loved me too.

Gabriella Campy

2026-05-16 13:51:16 UTC

I shouldn’t have spent so much time on my phone every day. Sometimes I ignored important moments with my family and friends because I was distracted by social media. I could have created better memories if I had paid more attention to the people around me. Now I regret not enjoying those moments more.

Anna Gabriel Gómez

2026-05-16 13:51:25 UTC

I shouldn’t have been so afraid of saying what I really felt. There were many times when I stayed silent because I didn’t want problems or rejection. I might have felt happier if I had expressed my feelings honestly. Now I regret not being more sincere with myself and others.

María Carolina

2026-05-16 13:53:04 UTC

I shouldn’t have accepted that job because it caused me a lot of stress and I barely had time for myself or my family, I might have a calmer life and fewer worries now.
I shouldn’t have gotten divorced because we still loved each other and I think we could have solved our problems by talking, I might still have a united family and feel happier.
I shouldn’t have dated my ex-boyfriend/girlfriend because the relationship was very toxic and made me feel emotionally bad, I might have avoided many problems and felt better about myself.
I shouldn’t have broken up with my partner because we were happy together and shared many good moments, we could still be together now and continue building our relationship.

Isaac

2026-05-16 13:53:25 UTC

I regret not thinking about my professional career earlier, now I want to study medicine, but before I was not very focused on my goals If I had made better decisions earlier, maybe today I would be more prepared to enter university, I also regret not paying more attention to my studies at school, sometimes I wasted time instead of improving my English and science skills. If I had studied more, I would probably have better knowledge and more opportunities for the future

Sebastián González

2026-05-16 13:53:48 UTC

I should have chosen to study Industrial Engineering in the United States when I had the opportunity. I could have had more international experience and better opportunities for my future career. I might have learned new skills, improved my English faster, and met people from different cultures. I shouldn’t have doubted my abilities or been afraid of leaving my comfort zone. I must have known that studying abroad could change my life in a positive way. Now, I regret not taking that opportunity, because I feel that my professional growth might have been greater today.

Milena Ahumada

2026-05-16 13:54:22 UTC

I regret not studying for an important exam the night before. I should have organized my time better because the next day I felt very nervous and got a bad grade. I could have asked my classmates for help when I did not understand some topics, but I decided to leave everything until the last minute. Now I understand that it would have been better to prepare in advance to avoid stress and feel more confident during the exam.

Ivanna Manotas

2026-05-16 13:54:36 UTC

I regret having trusted friendships that were not genuine or reciprocal. I shouldn’t have given so much of my time, loyalty, and trust to people who never valued me the same way. I could have noticed the signs earlier, but I decided to ignore them because I truly cared about those friendships. Some people must have taken advantage of my kindness, and that experience hurt me emotionally. Looking back, I might have been too innocent and too willing to believe that everyone had good intentions. I shouldn’t have allowed certain people to affect my peace and happiness so much. However, those experiences taught me to be more careful with the people I trust.

Regret: Majo Barraza

2026-05-16 13:55:41 UTC

Past action: a field study

Regret: Not studying English since I was little.

How might things have been different: Not studying English since I was little, I would already be someone who speaks English more fluently and would understand English better, I don't like that now it costs me a little more and it seems more difficult to me because I'm not completely focused on English because of the other commitments I have, but when I was little it wasn't so important for me to learn English but now it is. If you have the opportunity and all the tools to study English from a young age, don't waste the opportunity, your big self will thank you

SOFIA BOLAÑO

2026-05-16 13:56:15 UTC

Two years ago, I was a very weak person.

I didn’t know how to say no because I was afraid of hurting other people’s feelings, even when I wasn’t comfortable. I should have been more honest with myself and set limits.

I might have avoided many problems if I had expressed how I really felt.

I often agreed with things I didn’t like, and that was wrong. At that time, I wasn’t aware of my emotions.

One day, my friendship with my best friend ended.

I thought our friendship would have lasted forever, but it didn’t.

I regret showing myself as weak. If I had known before that it wasn’t right, I could have understood if our relationship was truly real.

Everything happened because one day I wasn’t there for her.

She thought I didn’t care, but that wasn’t true. I believed it was better to let her calm down and then talk. I could have explained my intentions better.

Even though I regret it, this experience helped me grow and become who I am today.

Saray

2026-05-16 13:57:02 UTC

I shouldn’t have waited so long to study English because l might have spoken it better by now l also shouldn’t have ignored some school subjects before because l might have gotten better grades. Another regret is that l should have been so quiet in class because l might have made more friends and participated more.

Finally l should have started thinking about my future career earlier because l might have clearer goals now.

Santiago olivero

2026-05-16 13:57:58 UTC

a job / career choice

I shouldn’t have rejected that job offer.

I might have had a better salary today.

a field of study

I should have studied engineering.

I might have had more job opportunities.

a marriage / divorce

I shouldn’t have gotten divorced so quickly.

We might have solved our problems.

a boyfriend / girlfriend choice

I shouldn’t have dated that person.

I might have been happier.

Arnold Cantillo

arcanec1031 — 2026-05-16 13:58:49 UTC

I regret a breakup I had with someone important to me. At that moment, I did not think carefully about my decisions and emotions. If I had communicated better and been more patient, maybe the relationship would have ended differently.

Mariana Gómez

2026-05-16 13:58:58 UTC

I should have gone to that celebration, I see the photos and look fun. But really I didn’t go because the propale of the celebration aren’t so kind with me, si I might not have been happy.

Martin

2026-05-16 14:00:31 UTC

•A job / career choice

Regret: I didn't take the summer gig helping my uncle at his tech repair shop.

How things might have been different: I might have learned how to fix my own gadgets by now.

•A field of study

Regret: I slacked off in my science class during the first semester.

How things might have been different: I could have passed the final exam without staying up all night studying.

•A marriage / divorce

Regret: I stayed locked in my room instead of talking to my parents when they split up.

How things might have been different: We might have adjusted to the new weekend schedule a lot faster.

•A boyfriend / girlfriend choice

Regret: I didn't ask my crush to the school dance because I was too nervous.

How things might have been different: We could have been hanging out together all

weekend.

•A breakup

Regret: I stopped talking to my gaming partner after a stupid argument over a match.

How things might have been different: We would have won the tournament bracket yesterday.

David

2026-05-16 14:02:37 UTC

If I had chosen a different field of study, I might feel more motivated and excited about my future career. Maybe I would already have clearer goals and feel more confident about the path I want to follow after school.
If I had chosen a better boyfriend or girlfriend, I might have avoided unnecessary drama, sadness, and distractions. A healthier relationship could have helped me grow emotionally and focus more on my personal goals.
If I had handled my breakup differently, I might have learned from the experience without so much pain. Perhaps I would feel stronger now and have a better understanding of relationships and myself.