is it possible to forgive and forget?

Answer 1

Forgetting completly I believe is impossible, but forgetting enough that when it does pop into your head that you do not saying about it, or let your emotions about it ruin what you are trying to mend, that is possible.

I forgave and forgot the fact that my husband ****** someone infront of me (without permission) two months after being married- but I was crazy and stupid- extreme example, but my example

Answer 2

I think it is definitely possible to forgive, but it is hard to forget. I guess it depends on what the issue is. If a boyfriend cheated on you and you want to work it out than yes you can forgive, but in order for it to work you need to forget too. I am assuming that that is the issue since most people use the term "forgive and forget" in those situations. Otherwise you will just drive yourself nuts and your partner. Saying you forgive and then questioning their every move really isn't forgetting is it? If it is related to something else you could forget I guess.

Like I said, depends on the issue really. =)

Answer 3

When someone says "I'm sorry, do you forgive me?" In a way, you accept their apology and that's about all that you do, but sometimes you can't seem to forget what happened (especially if is was something big) and therefore you can't forgive them completely. So, yes it is possible to forgive and forget but 99% of the time you'll never forget the what happened.

Answer 4

Yes, possible to forgive. No, not possible to forget.

By forgivng you release yourself from the pain of carrying all of that anger and hurt with you. You may not forget what happened, but there is a HUGE freedom that comes from forgiving and moving on. You don't do it for the other person, as much as you do it for yourself!

Answer 5

It thoroughly depends on the situation and the people involved. In my opinion if I care enough about the person/people involved that I worry and think about it alot, I'll let it go, everyone makes mistakes and life is far too short to hold grudges. Then again this time they may have gone too far...I do find it possible to forgive but unless you suffer from memory loss I'll doubt you'll ever forget. Decide how much the people in the situation mean to you and don't make the mistake of cutting them out of your life completely - if they mean that much to you, you'll surely regret it when it's too late. Good Luck, Andie

Answer 6

Anything is possible. Forgiving comes a lot easier and usually comes earlier. Forgetting takes a lot longer but is possible if things improve and you are willing to do so.

Answer 7

Heya well i guess it depends on the sort of person that u are and wot the situation is...either u can forgive and forget...or just forgive but can't forget...

Answer 8

In my experience it is possible to forgive but harder to forget and to be honest I dont think you should forget - remember "past behaviour is an indicator of future performance". Cant remember who said that but I have found it to be true.

Answer 9

It's possible to forgive. But, forget? I don't think so. My memory works too good, however, time will lessen the wound.

Answer 10

forgive never forget