Making Up, Forgiveness And All That Stuff

Kiss and make up. They say the best thing about an argument is making up and making love. When true amends has taken place and all the barriers are broken down, there is such sheer relief for the previously warring couple. Making up and forgiveness are invaluable. If we don’t make up with and forgive our partners, our relationship is destined for the sewer. It will slowly go downhill, bogged down with resentment, an anger that lies beneath the surface, until aroused.
A lot of making up and forgiving people or our partner’s is down to the will; the power of the mind to make a decision for the best for both parties, and then do it.

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The main benefit of making up and forgiveness is the grace that comes. Do we need to forgive someone? Often not. We could let it go. But it is love that wants to both make amends and pardon for wrongs. Love is the answer to any feud.

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Forgiveness almost always brings relief and life to relationships. The only exception is when the person doesn’t want to be forgiven and therefore it won’t make an iota of difference; again, a refusal to love can render forgiveness useless.

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Forgiveness happens easier the more we practice it. Forgive easily and we live joyfully. The opposite is true. Hold onto that grudge and we’ll not enjoy life much. It’s standard fare. If we’ve experienced grace we too should shower it on others, particular our loved ones.

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For couples, relationship success comes with regular forgiveness of wrongs and a genuine commitment to restitution via changed and renewed relationship practices that show kindness, compassion and empathy.

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Forgiveness is the key to love, joy and peace… and abundant life.

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