Nobody is perfect. It could have been unintentional, but you were the target of their low moment and got wronged in the process. You are feeling the range of lousy emotions: anger, sadness, shame, ...

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 ...

The concept of forgiveness is often framed by a fascinating spirituality-based narrative that advises us we should always do it, no matter what the circumstances. We’re told that by forgiving others, ...

I am sure you have made plenty of mistakes in your life. I certainly have. And the longer you have lived, the more mistakes you will have accumulated over the years. In any case, perhaps it is time ...

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 ...

We all use the word forgiveness. Yet, what if I told you that a research study found that a majority of people who were asked what forgiveness is actually misunderstood it? When Plato began his ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Forgiveness can be a tricky beast. We’re often told to ...

My grandma used to say she could forgive, but she couldn’t forget. This was always in reference to a comment made by a neighbor about pickles my grandmother had entered at the fair. The neighbor ...