Dec 2, 2025 · Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of …

Jul 7, 2025 · People can forgive those who are dangerous and still insist that those who very seriously break the law and are harmful to others should be in a correctional institution for the good of society. …

Aug 24, 2010 · Fred Luskin discusses why and how to forgive at the Greater Good Science Center event, "Forgiveness and Gratitude." His talk draws on the insights he’s gained through leading the …

Jun 23, 2025 · New research suggests that when you forgive past transgressions, your memories don’t fade, but your misery does.

Oct 15, 2015 · For example, you don’t need to forgive your child or your spouse for being imperfect, even if their imperfections are inconvenient for you. To become clearer, you can look carefully at the …

We forgive others when we let go of resentment and give up any claim to be compensated for the hurt or loss we have suffered. The Bible teaches that unselfish love is the basis for true forgiveness, since …

Dec 1, 2025 · Forgiveness is a process that takes time, and what that process will look like may be different for each person. After 40 years studying forgiveness, Robert Enright explores how we …

Apr 29, 2025 · The three systems of the brain involved in forgiveness can improve our well-being in other areas of life.

Mar 26, 2025 · 5. End self-attack This essay is adapted from The Forgive for Good Recovery Workbook: Overcome Addiction, Heal Your Past, and Find Peace in Sobriety (New Harbinger, 2025, 184 …

Feb 25, 2025 · How hard it is to forgive our partner can depend on a lot of things, including how serious we feel the transgression is. For example, we might be willing to forgive a spouse if he’s constantly …