BostonAnne said:
You have a right to keep yourself sane.
Dreadsox said:
That has been my mantra for the last ten years.....
But is there a difference between forgiveness and reconcilliation....
and no, this has nothing to do with the Red Sox and Babe Ruth.
BostonAnne said:
If you don't want to keep the relationship going, forgiveness is like a pardon that helps the other person feel better. That should be enough if too many boundaries have been crossed.
You have a right to keep yourself sane.
BostonAnne said:I'm not sure BonoVoxSupastar, how do you cleanse yourself?
anitram said:To me, forgiveness is coming to a point in your life where you don't want anything bad to happen to the person who wronged you, you no longer want any type of retaliation, and you hope that as you have found your happiness maybe so have they.
Dreadsox said:It is a tough time of year for me.
BonoVoxSupastar said:
Sorry to hear that Dread. I hope things get better.
Take care.
MrsSpringsteen said:
I think it's a good question to ask..are certain things ultimately unforgivable?
MrsSpringsteen said:I think it you think of it as healing yourself and not letting them off the hook, it's easier.
Dreadsox said:When the person says "If you have forgiven me, you should let me into your life or you are not a good Christian."
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