Past or Present?

What is your age?
Under 18
18-21
22-30
31-35
36-45
46 or older
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Can you think of a time in your past when you did something that made you feel bad or ashamed?
Yes
No
Please take a moment to reflect on that scenario and your actions.
The following questions refer to the scenario in which you did something that made you feel bad/ashamed:
 
How long ago was it?
Less than a month ago
Within the last year
1 -5 years ago
5-10 years ago
Over 10 years ago
Over 20 years ago
Did you hurt someone emotionally, physically or otherwise?
Yes
No
Did you face consequences at the time or later?
At the time
Later
Both
Neither
Did you openly tell people about your actions?
Yes
No
Did people gossip about your actions?
Yes
No
I'm not sure
As time has passed, have you continued to share the story upon meeting and getting to know new people?
Never
Sometimes
Very Often
Would you be worried if people found out?
Yes
No
Have you tried to hide the details about your actions?
Yes
No
Do you feel like the action(s) define who you are today?
Yes
No
If you could re-do the situation today, would you behave differently?
Yes
No
Do you feel that new people you meet should assess your character based on this past event or your current self?
Past actions
Current self
How important is reputation to you?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Very Important
Doesn't Matter at all
WARNING: Content may be triggering to some. Proceed with caution. 
 
Picture this scenario: 
You have a very close friend that you've known for 5 years or more, spent frequent time with, vacationed with, gone on double-dates together. One day they tell you they need to get something off their chest and they confess that: 10 years ago, when they were "dumb", they made the most regrettable mistake of their entire life. They bought rohypnol (the date-rape drug), went to the bar, picked out a woman they'd never met before, dosed her with the rohypnol without her knowledge, took her home, and had sex with her while she was unconscious. 
 
Does this completely change the way you view this person?
 
 
Yes
No
Would it be possible to return that person's reputation to the way it was, prior to the confession, when you knew them based on their current actions?
Yes, immediately
Yes, eventually
No, never
Reflecting on your personal experiences with them, would you believe them if they assured you this shameful regret is something they would never do again?
Yes, I would believe them
No, I would not believe them
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