Would you forgive?

India
May 21, 2007 4:13am CST
If a person whom you believe in ditches, cheats you would you forgive that person?
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41 responses
@joimarquez (1836)
• United States
29 May 07
probably, it depends on his reason for doing so. If its valid then i'll forgive him.
• United States
4 Jun 07
teresak, yes i'll forgive him but that doesnt mean we will still be together..... its easy to forgive but its hard to forget... and if you read carefully the question states "ditches", if that the case i can totally forgive and forgive but if he CHEATED ON ME...then thats the LIMIT!!!
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@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
22 May 07
yes, i forgive the person who makes cheat on me..he is the father of my daughter, he leaves me when i'm still 3 months pregnant, he went far away to get work, then he stop communicating on me without knowing that he is already engage..it's so painful for me, and i almost die that time..but little by little, the pain was already healed and i already moved on with my life and i'm happy with my daughter and my new boyfriend that is fully supported on me...
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• India
22 May 07
I hope that my discussion has not put in pains by making you remember the painful days you have gone through. If that is so, I am really sorry for that....
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@andak2007 (3229)
• Philippines
18 Jun 07
I once was a cheater and when i confessed it to my husband i made a commitment to him and to the promise that i have made and up until now even if he has forgiven me already there are times he will bring it up and the past that i have. Its not easy asking for forgiveness its like you always proving to that person that you have changed and sincere. If someone asks for my forgiveness i will look into that person's eyes and judge if he/she is sincere enough then i could forgive. I am only human bound to make mistakes let alone forgive my fellow human being.
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@ydnac22 (802)
• Philippines
20 Jun 07
Its really hard to forgive the person whom you trusted fully and later on he cheated on you.It's very painful.Forgiving is a long process and only time can tell when you're heart is ready to forgive.The only thing i can say is yes I can forgive but I dont know when and how long it will take. :)
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@brothertuck (1257)
• United States
21 May 07
I tend to be a forgiving person, there has only been one person that I have held a grudge against, but mostly because I haven't seen her in a couple of years. If I see her again I will probably talk to her like nothing happened. I like to think I am a forgive and forget type of person, but some things even though forgiven are hard to forget.
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• India
21 May 07
yeah, i agree with you. It is very difficult to forgive some mistakes. I too am a forgiving type of person. But I would never forgive a repeat mistake. Because, I believe that only the first time is a mistake. The repeat of the same is a deliberate attempt.
@brand4less (1061)
• Indonesia
18 Jun 07
i will forgive but i won't forget :)) if someone cheats me then i will be very careful next time for not believe the person so easily like before.so it's like a lesson to me..
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@nvtellan (1907)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
I tend to be a forgiving person so I may hate a person then eventually forgive him/her and started talking to him/her again. But the trust, I cannot fully trust him/her again.
@lucy02 (5015)
• United States
4 Jun 07
I would try to for sure. It is so hard to forgive betrayal by a friend but I would do my best to because I believe you should, but I don't think I would continue the friendship. You can forgive a person and wish or cause them no ill will without being friends with them. If there were underlying reasons I would try to see their side. I suffer from depression and I know sometimes a person withdraws from others when they are depressed. Some people might consider that ditching their friends. Cheating, however, I would have a harder time getting over.
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
14 Jun 07
It's hard to forgive I might forgive them but I would never trust them again.
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@lextoper (573)
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
Yes, I think I can still forgive him/her but time and apologies requires. I always believe that no body is perfect and everyone can make mistakes wither unintentional or intentional. As what the bible says, "forgive seven times seven hundred."
• United States
18 Jun 07
I have forgiven, many times. I am reminded that forgiveness is the closest we can get to God. In the end, a relationship with people that you love is always more important than ending the relationship and missing the person.
@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
I'm very forgiveable person and actually your discussion is very timing. Recently I just dicovered these person who is sometime been related to me and now he's making me a fool again. I don't know really whats on his mind by doing it to me. But these carzy thing he done to me? I just leave it to God, and may he have peace in mind always.
@wiccania (3360)
• United States
18 Jun 07
Yes, I could forgive. I don't think I could forget, and trusting would take time and work.
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@butterfly39 (3904)
• Philippines
18 Jun 07
Yes, I can forgive but it will take time... Forgiving someone at the right time is great...
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
4 Jun 07
well, this is tough. if its the first time, i think, i would probably forgive him. it would be unjust to not give him a chance especially if he is regretful. i am a passive kind who would like to give benefit of doubt to others. so usually, i am the forgiving kind. however, i can hardly forget things. i get immensely and deeply hurt, don't fight it out (which is much better) though. thanx.
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@irisheyes (4370)
• United States
29 May 07
I tend to hold a grudge and I find betrayal very difficult to deal with. I wish I didn't. I think it has to do with the fact that I am a fiercely loyal person and I expect loyalty in return. Unfortunately, everybody does not feel the same.
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@hoghoney (3747)
• United States
28 May 07
No I would not. Both of my ex's cheated on me and stuff and I will not forgive either one of them ever.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
28 May 07
I don't see any reason to keep grudges. Why should I have the feelings of disgust or hatred for one who has caused me pain. I don't benefit from such negative feelings. I will forget and forgive those who have hurt me as this removes the pain and burden in my heart and, thereby, frees that person of his/her difficulties too.
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@KissThis (3003)
• United States
29 May 07
I could forgive my fiancee for just about anything except if he were to have an affair with another person. If he felt the need to have an affair then it must mean that there is something lacking in our relationship and he felt the need to go to someone else to find what he felt he needed. He should have been able to come to me as an adult so that we could have worked it out or agreed to end our relationship and move on.
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@fazelath (1174)
• India
4 Jun 07
i may forgive but not wholeheartedly,and i can never trust that person again in my life,i will let it go and the person too from my life for ever as i cant trust a cheat again,once cheated cannot be trusted again,what say
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