ISSUES
“Is forgiveness a big or small part of your relationships?”
It has a big part, definitely. Since committing mistakes is inevitable for any human being, we can also expect them to be common in a relationship. Twice as common even, since a relationship involves two people.
No one is perfect. No matter how much you love each other, there will be instances when you’ll hurt each other simply because you have weaknesses and limitations.
You will get angry, forget agreements, lose patience, and get disappointed now and then, inflicting pain upon each other whether intentionally or not.
Moments like these will test your commitment to love and accept each other, something no doubt you’ve happily said during more romantic moments in the relationship.
If you’re serious about this commitment, then forgiveness would be the only way to continue to love and accept the other person when you hurt each other. If you have a partner who can accept you at your worst and help you become a better person, then you have someone for keeps.
Forgiveness is not easy and it takes time and maturity. But it’s what makes a relationship strong, meaningful, and truly loving, even if it’s not always smooth sailing.
