Forgive and Forget - Letting Go of Resentment Now

in life •  2 years ago 

To forgive means to set aside your feelings of anger or resentment towards someone who has hurt you in the past. When you are able to forgo the hurtful feelings, you will be able to move on in your life. It's not easy to forgive someone, but if you are unable to move on from the hurt, you can try to read this article and learn how you can forgive yourself.


Resentment is a crippling emotion. You may not even know the reason you are harboring it. Sometimes, it's simply a result of mental confusion. After all, you can't control the actions of the other person. When you are in the middle of resentment, you cannot control your emotions.

Forgiving others is one of the keys to improving health and relationships. When you give yourself permission to let go of resentment, you give yourself permission to move on and experience happiness. Forgiving another person will allow love to grow in your heart.

The benefits of forgiveness include increased intensity and frequency of positive emotions, increased self-confidence and increased self-esteem. It can also improve intimate relationships. However, let's be clear: forgiving doesn't mean forgetting what happened. Forgiveness involves acknowledging the wrongdoing, processing painful emotions, and letting go of resentment. Forgiveness is a process, and usually takes time before you can feel the benefits of letting go of your resentment.

Forgiving someone for hurting you is not about forgetting what they did, it's about being compassionate towards them. Forgiving someone shows maturity, heals the self, and frees you from bitterness, frustration, and repression. In addition to letting go, forgiveness is also about establishing healthy boundaries.

Forgiving someone can also increase compassion and empathy toward others. It improves mental and emotional health, which can lead to a more fulfilling relationship. And while this forgiveness process may not lead to reconciliation, it can help you move past your anger and move forward in life.


Whether you have forgiven someone or are still holding grudges against someone, the process of healing requires time and a support system. Often, a lack of forgiveness can hinder future relationships, so addressing the root of the breakup and your feelings about it is essential if you want to move forward in your life.

Resentment is an emotion that most people experience at some point in their lives. It may be a fleeting feeling that is dispelled after a person realizes that it was misinterpreted or he or she receives an apology. Sometimes, though, resentment becomes a persistent emotion, which can negatively impact a person's mental health.

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