Yes, because it rids me of the burden. When I don't forgive, I actually dwell a lot with a fair bit of anger against someone. I I forgive, it means I am no longer stewing on it. So it relieves me. But that does not mean I want to get back into the firing line with someone who may do me a bad turn again. They will be forgiven, but I see no reason to allow myself to be hurt over and over by someone. That would be stupid to hurt myself. I need all the peace of mind and good cheer I can get to keep my life smooth.
2007-12-21 20:13:04
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answered by Lisa 6
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I don't think it's a matter of liking it or not it just depends on the severity of the thing you are forgiving the Bible says you should forgive your enemy's and love everyone but that just is not so easy to do when it comes to somethings that just break all the rules like for instance a family member lets say I don't know a sister cheats with your bf or husband or for that matter has anything to do with any x boyfriends that in my book is just in forgivable call me loyal or any friends x you just don't go there if you don't have your family who the hell do you have??????????????????
2007-12-21 20:28:07
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answered by lilloca5555 1
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Often it's a matter of living out a higher standard. For example, do you like giving respect to a boss who treats you like a cardboard box? Of course not. But it's a matter of YOU being the better person and seeing the needy one who has emotional or psychological problems.
By forgiving, you free YOURSELF. When you don't forgive, the person or situation remains a part of your psyche and keeps you in a psychological prison. Forgiveness not only offers hope to one who has fallen but also elevates YOUR spirit.
Of course, some deeds are 'unforgivable'; however you can distance yourself at the same time you LET GO. I have forgiven a former fiancee and want the best for her, but I do not want her calling me to start over. I can forgive and LET IT GO but I need not forget the lesson or I will repeat it again........... to my own demise.
2007-12-21 20:16:37
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answered by Sergio 4
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Depends on the person and the reason they need forgiving. For some there is no forgivness. I leave the tough ones up to god.
2007-12-22 15:50:56
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answered by just me 7
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I like setting up circumstance where forgiveness is not required, for instance you can never steal from me because I don't "own" anything I only HAVE things until they are gone.
But this is not easy to do so at times I must forgive people which to me means admitting that I can not truly say that my perception that they acted wrongly was/is valid.
Some times it is not my place to judge for I do not always have full access to all the mitigating circumstances.
Have a nice day.
2007-12-21 21:07:10
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answered by Anonymous
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It depends. I find it a hard task sometimes, but I'm only 15, who can blame meh. But I think it's a rewarding task. I've forgiven plenty of people, and by doing that, I got to be better friends to them, and now we're really close. So, as hard as it is, yes, I like forgiving people.
2007-12-21 20:08:17
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answered by Ruuki 4
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Yes, I can forgive but never forget.. depends on the act, if they really hurt me, i'll forgive them when only I'm ready BUT I won't talk to them like i used to.. it will be different..
2007-12-22 03:41:16
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answered by NEILISA **Shane's Mama** 6
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NO. Because to truly forgive, you are practically saying you will not have negative feelings about something anymore or you are willing to resolve it. When you've felt so strongly negative about someone and then try to forgive them it almost feels false
2007-12-23 04:36:00
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answered by Love and Happiness 2
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Yes. By forgiving people you free yourself from the control your grudge gave them over you, no matter how badly they betrayed or hurt you.
Concern yourself with your own well being.
Letting go means you have nothing to lose.
2007-12-21 20:10:56
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answered by Anonymous
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I tend to forgive really easily. I just need a couple hours to cool off and think. I just don't forget. I won't bring it up. But it will be in my mind and I won't trust that person as much.
2007-12-21 20:09:13
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answered by A 2
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