Submitted by Rona_Gura on

It's About Love and Foregiveness

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This week I have been thinking a lot about, and discussing, trust and forgiveness. My good friend’s significant other, whom she has been with for a very long time, did something that violated her trust (no he did not cheat on her). Since then he has shown genuine remorse and significant introspection about the nature of his actions and why they were wrong.

 

 

Now he is looking to my friend to forgive him. And that’s why the interplay of trust and forgiveness have dominated my conversations with her. She is trying to figure out how to trust again so that you can forgive. Any suggestions?

 

 

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Fred Klein

It is a case by case basis. Judge what he does and not what he says.
Daniel Schwartz

Always complicated. Forgive and forget if possible. But it does take time.
Paul Napolitano

I agree with Fred. Case by case basis. However, fool me once and you are a fool, fool me twice and I am a fool.
Lourdes Villanueva Hartrick

When trust has been broken it takes time to rebuild. I would agree his actions would speak volumes in rebuilding the trust that once existed. Forgiving I would say would be the easier thing to do since we all make mistakes. I would say that praying together as a couple if they are spiritual people would heal the wounds faster. This is all very painful and does require some time for healing. I hope they will be able to heal from this pain and communicating is key to getting back on track.

Submitted by MarilynGenoa on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 00:25

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Marilyn Genoa

There are so many issues raised by this--history, what occurred, etc. She is fortunate to have a good friend with whom she can discuss and reflect. It is a difficult position for you to be in and one that requires much, including neutrality.
Nancy Schess

Wow, that's really tough. I think time will be the true test for them. When trust has been broken, it means digging deeper to forgive but for the health of the relationship, there needs to be some element of forgiving. Maybe she's not ready but time will help make her decisions for her. And I completely agree with Marilyn. She is luck to have you as a friend.

Submitted by Liz_Saldana on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 03:30

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Liz Saldana

It depends on the situation. I'm more likely to forgive (as harboring anger is not healthy); however trusting again is something else. I agree with Paul...Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

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