Even in the most loving relationships, there will be times when you are hurt or angered by your partner’s behavior. This can range from smaller annoyances to larger betrayals: if they say the wrong ...
Without the other's apology, forgiveness can become more difficult. Yet difficulty does not mean impossibility.
Getting hurt is a part of life. Humans are complex beings. We love hard, make mistakes, and get stuck in habits that are both healthy and unhealthy. Sometimes we don’t make the best decisions, and ...
Too often, we place forgiveness and anger on opposite sides, as if they’re in competition. The truth is more complex.
Cowritten by Charlie Huntington and Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Have you ever struggled to forgive someone? Held a grudge longer than you wanted? Felt shame or guilt about hurting someone else and didn't know ...
It doesn't matter whether you need to forgive the world, forgive yourself, or forgive another person — I want to teach you how to practice forgiveness. You don’t have to forgive someone, but you gain ...
You're probably asking how you can even bring yourself to forgive, because, irrespective of how you try, it's looking like an impossible journey. Here's a gentle guide that helps you take the first ...
Forgiving yourself for mistakes you've made in the past can be difficult, but it’s important for many reasons. The benefits of self-forgiveness go far beyond simply feeling better — it can improve ...
Forgiveness was something I first encountered in the dark silence of a Catholic confessional as a child. I still remember the heavy wooden booth, the tiny grate that slid open with a reverberating ...
Forgiveness, a formidable force capable of liberating the mind and healing the heart, is a cornerstone of personal growth and emotional well-being. Despite its perceived challenges, the journey toward ...
Have you heard accounts of victims of horrendous crimes, or loved ones of such victims, forgiving the wrongdoer based on a perceived religious obligation to forgive others as God forgives us? Or ...
Divorce can be one of the most challenging life events anyone can endure. The end of a marriage is not just a legal dissolution but often a time of intense emotional upheaval. Among the complex ...