Question: How can you handle betrayal?

Valerie, in a way, Judas courted bad name to ensure survival of Christianity, and also believed in Christ's super powers more than others. The thinking is....all disciples would be rounded, and tortured one by one, and somebody would naturally break, and Jesus would be betrayed anyway. Jesus can withstand all that torture because he is the son of god. God wouldn't want his son hurt. That is what perhaps Judas thought. And so by betraying Jesus, he gave other disciples a chance to escape. Little did he know that Jesus would be crucified, and not work any miracle. The realization made him hate that money. Did it not?

@vandana7 It is an interesting way to look at what Judas did. I don't think he hated the money as much as he hated betraying innocent blood.

@just4him Exactly. The realization that Jesus was never coming back must have made him feel guilty.

Indeed. Once the trust is not there anymore, it is better to end the relationship with them.

@Shivram59 Indeed. We do not need to be stressed dealing with these people. They must go.

@Shavkat That's exactly what I do.No trust;no relationship.

@Shavkat There is no reason we have to regret our actions. Our life is better off without such people.

@mayka123 You are right. Through the years, I have learned that I do not need to rely on others. It is only me who can make a big difference for myself.

I also do the same thing. I blocked them and they cannot reach me anymore. I do not have any regret for doing so.

I always believe in a saying that, "If you do not like me, the more I do not like you. '

@Shavkat - When you cannot trust someone the best is to cut the relationship as soon as possible.

@LadyDuck You are right. However, some people are blinded with the ugly truth because they love these people.

It will be a torture if I continue to be hanging with this kind of person.

@Hannihar Thanks for the understanding.

@Shavkat I understand.

@grenery8 Indeed. Lately, they are trying to reconnect with my siblings. I do not mind, but they are not existing in my life now.

There is no use of having reveninge for me. It is because they will not change despite doing this. Confrontation is also useless. It is better to cut the tie with them and move on.

@Shavkat i think so too. no more draining of your own energy.

If this person keeps on nagging me, he or she will hear words that even a dog cannot swallow them.

We just need to move on and forget them. Forgiveness can be given, but not forgotten at some point. It reminds me not to be with this kind of person anymore.

I have not experienced it at present. But it happened in the past. They are not a part of my life now.

I had experienced this kind of betrayal with my colleagues for a couple of times. They were after for promotions and fabricated many false facts about me.

I think it is the best thing to do.

I do agree with that. Our lives are not always having a bed full of roses. I can forgive, but I cannot forget.