Do people really forgive others mistakes?

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yes - absolutely. I will forgive, and indeed have forgiven, absolutely anything provided that I feel that the person who made the mistake has tried to learn something from it.

For example I once had someone burgle and trash my home. But I was quite willing to forgive the culprit if he showed some signs of remorse and of learning his lesson.

The ONLY unforgivable mistakes in life are ones from which you do not learn.

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AmayaEkio	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 8:39AM Yes. :) Personally,I don't think there's anything I wouldn't forgive...I'm not willing to let resentment control me,and I wouldn't let someone else feel bad for a mistake they made if they recognized it was one and made an effort to make sure it didn't happen again. :) Rated: +3Vote for this!
HotPinkGirl	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 10:07PM Well, there are people capable of forgiveness and people who are not. For some it has to be learned. I'm not one to let go easily, but through empathy for others I forgive people. I know how easy it is to make mistakes and mess up, so I am pretty forgiving. I don't always get over the feeling of being hurt. But that is not the same thing as forgiveness. Rated: +3Vote for this!
everton13	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 6:23AM Depends on what the mistake was. Rated: +2Vote for this!
joeellwood	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 10:29AM who am i ,that i can not forgive anyone. sometimes its real hard to forgive,but the harder to forgive the better it feels. its sorta like a big fart,ahh that felt good. that is truly an accurate way to look at forgivness. Rated: +2Vote for this!
keiffers	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 5:23AM Not all the time. I cant forgive my sister on what she did to our grandmother. I wont forgive my father on how he treated me. But I can forgive others who have treated me in the past. Rated: +1Vote for this!
koyptakh	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 5:23AM Hi annasangels why not? It is a relief to be able to do so. Maybe wise not to entirely forget but forgive is sensible. Horrible to go around holding grudges after all. :) Rated: +1Vote for this!
LordVoldemort	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 5:23AM It just depends on the mistake, if a friend steps on your toe you will forgive her, but if someone betrays your trust or lie to you, I don't think you can easily forgive them. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Maqi	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 6:06AM Yes, so far anyway. I don't recall holding a grudge against anyone. Rated: +1Vote for this!
greeneyedbrunette	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 6:46AM I try to forgive others but have to admit that it can be hard sometimes. Forgiveness is important in relationships because no one is perfect and holding a grudge will only hurt you in the long run. Rated: +1Vote for this!
mtvlm	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 7:19AM One way or another you must forgive others that have wronged you and you must also forgive yourself for things that you know have wrong and be able to ask for the forgiveness from one you may have wronged. Rated: +1Vote for this!
SeriouslySappy	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 2:11PM I think it depends on the mistake as to how likely it is to be forgiven. For example, betrayal would be a tough one. Forgetting to take out the garbage, not so much. Then it depends on if the person is sincere in asking for forgiveness. In the end though, I usually find refusing to forgive is harder on me than the person who wronged me. And the hardest person to forgive, and always has been, is myself. Rated: +1Vote for this!
grannysantiques	Posted Jun 7th, 2009 at 5:07PM It is healthier for you if you forgive and forget. To carry a grudge causes stress. I have seen a lack of forgiveness destroy families because they will not put the past in the past and move forward and forgive whatever the wrong was. Rated: +1Vote for this!
lalaninjacakes	Posted Jun 8th, 2009 at 4:58AM yes Rated: +1Vote for this!
Sleepless42	Posted Jun 8th, 2009 at 5:02AM Yes. I know I do. Rated: +1Vote for this!
bulbula	Posted Jun 8th, 2009 at 5:18AM rarely Rated: +1Vote for this!
interestedhusband	Posted Jun 9th, 2009 at 8:25AM In order to make yourself whole, you must learn to forgive others and not hold hatred in your heart for them. As said above, if you can't do it yourself, as God to forgive them and believe with all your heart that He will heal your broken heart and make you whole. If you have the faith to believe that He will, He will heal your heart and make you whole again. Rated: +1Vote for this!
MRSPA	Posted Jun 12th, 2009 at 1:31AM I KNOW I HAVE TO, ITS JUST SO HARD... Rated: +1Vote for this!
rubythursday	Posted Jul 4th, 2009 at 2:37PM Definitely yes. Life is too short to hold grudges and live in the past. I have forgiven everyone who has harmed me and I ask for their forgiveness if I've harmed them. Some people, you severe ties with because you realize it is a toxic relationship, but that's akin to avoiding onions if you know you are allergic to them. People who can't forgive are to be avoided - it means they can't really love, either. In my opinion. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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