Forgive
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Emotional Relief
Forgiving can provide emotional release for both the wrongdoer and the forgiver, mending relationships. When she forgave her friend, she felt a weight lift off her shoulders.
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Not Forgetting
'Forgive' doesn't always mean to forget the incident; it's about letting go of resentment. He forgave her actions but the memory still lingered.
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Conditional Apology
Sometimes 'forgive' is used to ask for forgiveness, even when one doesn't feel at fault. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the incorrect figure?