Without the other's apology, forgiveness can become more difficult. Yet difficulty does not mean impossibility.

A frequent question I receive is this: Is there a difference between forgiving and "moving on" and if so, what is the difference? It appears to be a common error in ...

Scientists, religious leaders, and poets all seem to agree on this. Forgiving others can make us happier, healthier, kinder, and more connected. When we’re no longer obsessed with avoiding and getting ...

When I was a teacher, I met each week with my grade-level cohort of educators to share ideas, plan curriculum units, and solve problems. At least that’s what we were supposed to do. Because of some ...

When you have become emotionally close to another person, you have become more vulnerable. Vulnerability opens the doors for a person to do things that hurt, which often comes out when conflicts arise ...

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 ...

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Toxic forgiveness occurs when someone feels compelled to forgive another person, often due to societal pressure, fear of conflict, or self-imposed guilt. “This type of forgiveness is neither genuine ...