Forgiveness...

Philippines
January 4, 2013 11:53am CST
I have hurt the feelings of my best friend because I have not met her on the date I have promised and what compounded to the hurt I have given to her... I was not able to share a minimal amount which she needed most. I have expressed my sorry through texts. After for a long time (almost an eternity) she said she had forgiven me. We met 22 days after the unfulfilled date... we exchanged few words... hold her hand and felt the pressure from her hand... hope it was an assurance that she have indeed forgiven me. I am a man but I almost shed tears on that day. It would be nice to hear some sharing...
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14 responses
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
If she really treats you as a friend, I am sure she had already forgiven you. It may take some time for two people to had the same relationship if something had happened between them. If you had already asked sorry and she said she had forgiven you, do not anymore dwell to much on what's done.
• Philippines
6 Jan 13
Thanks for the suggestion...
• Philippines
12 Jan 13
You are welcome. God bless.
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
6 Dec 15
I am sure over time she would have completely forgotten about it. If not then she might have been really hurt or holds grudges. Just don't be made to feel guilty about it for the rest of your life.
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• Philippines
6 Dec 15
yes, she had already forgiven me.
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• Perth, Australia
6 Dec 15
@factorial yay awesome! :D
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
6 Jan 13
Life is very demanding sometimes and I know am sure you would have met her if you could. I am glad that she understood and that the two of you are still friends.
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• Philippines
6 Jan 13
Yes, JenInTN, I should have met her if time allowed me. Yes we are still friends...
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@MandaLee (3760)
• United States
7 Jan 13
Hi, I am glad that your friend forgave you. Forgiveness is the best gift that anyone can give. I wish you both the best.
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• Philippines
5 Feb 13
Yes, you are right MandaLee, "forgiveness is the best gift that anyone can give". Thanks...
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
5 Jan 13
If it was for a valid reason that you were unable to meet and you did apologize through emails and then, met a couple of weeks later, I would hope that she is able to forgive you. Now what? Where is this relationship going??? OK, you hurt her, you apologized, and hopefully, she forgave you. Is that the end of the story or the relationship?
• Philippines
6 Jan 13
Nice question... it is not end of the story of the relationship. We still continue to communicate each other through the cyber world.
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@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
14 Sep 15
@factorial Have you forgiven this person for not responding to your text for such a long time? Forgiveness works two ways, and is a process at times. If we keep saying I forgive that person soon our heart believes it. Forgive And Be Forgiven
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• Philippines
15 Sep 15
Hello Kimberly! Yes I have already forgiven her. We have renewed our friendship! Thanks for your comment
@wittynet (4421)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
I think she will understand if you have valid reasons why you were not able to fulfill your promises. Next time, don't make promises you're not sure you can carry through to completion.
• Philippines
6 Jan 13
Yes, wittynet, next time I will make it sure that I will fulfill my promise through to completion. Thanks...
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• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Jan 13
Your sincerity here is so nice and refreshing to hear from a man. =) I am sure she has forgiven you. I would just suggest you try harder not to hurt her in the future. I wish you the best of luck with your best friend.
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Thank you LovingMyBabies...
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@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
4 Jan 13
There is nothing to say. To say you forgive is something else as to do it for real. To do it for real will take time, a lot of plus you have to prove it won't happen again. This will take time again. Just give it time and don't keep apologizing, forcing, asking.
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• Philippines
5 Jan 13
Yes, it will really take time...
5 Jan 13
It's OK, be as kind as you are now and you will be able to "soften" her heart.There is one thing, very important thing: you always forgive someone you love.If she's in love with you, she will forgive you.Good luck to you both.
• Philippines
6 Jan 13
You are right ladysilver "you always forgive someone you love" Thanks...
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@echoforever (5180)
• United States
4 Jan 13
I'm sorry about this situation. Just take the forgiveness extended to you without question and be happy now with your best friend. Best of luck.
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• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Yes, echoforever, I should "take the forgiveness extended to" me "without question". Thanks...
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
4 Jan 13
sorry to hear that.. Im sure you can make it up to them somehow. Give it another try. Take care there, see ya soon.
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• Philippines
5 Jan 13
Yes, I will make it up and give anotherr try...
• Indonesia
5 Mar 13
I’m glad for you. I can feel that you are so sincere and truly regret not hacing fulfilled your promis. I think she also can sense it from you as well, so she’s indeed has forgiven you. It’s so great that your mistake doesn’t cost you your relationship. And it can be normal again. I hope you’ll always can have smooth friendship with her in the future. It may won’t without problems, but I can feel from your sincerity, even with problems arise, you can still tackle it.
• Philippines
6 Mar 13
Thank you for your response. Yes, she has indeed forgiven me.
@edvc77 (2140)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
That is really quite something. Anyway you have said your apology and forgiveness is attain.
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• Philippines
5 Jan 13
I'm really happy that she had forgiven me...