Forgiveness is often seen as the key to healing, but forgiving too soon can silence vital emotions and leave you unprotected.

We live in a world that often confuses forgiveness with permission—permission to hurt us again, to stay in our lives as if nothing ever happened. But forgiveness is not a favor you do for someone else ...

I’ve spent a good part of my life writing and speaking about forgiveness. Every time I do, I get some version of the same response. People come up afterward or send me a note, ...

The process of forgiveness is complex, and deeply personal. It can be challenging to determine when, or even if, you are ready to forgive someone who has wronged you. Understanding when, or if, you ...

From an early age, many of us are encouraged to apologize to those we have hurt. “Say sorry to your brother.” “Apologize to your friend for taking her toy.” And this only continues as we get older.

If you’re struggling to forgive yourself for something you have done to someone else, the best way is to say "sorry" to that ...

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 ...