To me, when someone wrongs you, you both share the burden of that wrongdoing - the pain of it weighs on both of you. Forgiveness, then, means choosing to bear the full weight all by yourself. Caleb's betrayal is something we both carry, and since he did it, all I've wanted is for him to take its weight away from me. I am not sure that I'm capable of shouldering it all myself - not sure that I am strong enough, or good enough. .Veronica Roth
About This Quote
If you know that someone has done something wrong to you, there is no need to keep it bottled up inside. The pain of the wrong will be shared by both of you. However, if you choose to let go of the wrong, you can share in the happiness and comfort of forgiveness. If your partner says, "I want to make up for what I did," and he or she is genuinely sorry and wants to make things right with you, then why not forgive and forget?
Source: Allegiant
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