I think I make a good effort to forgive people. Weather family or friend. We may not forget what one does to us that caused us unhappiness, but we can move on. Sometimes we can forgive another person and they are not even aware that you have. But in you heart, you know you did. Others won't even give you the chance to make amends and try and restore friendships or family relationships.
Personally, I will never give up hope on someone. I don't stress over it, or let it consume me. I just keep a little place in my heart for the (maybe someday) and keep the good memories I have.
As we go about our lives and are blessed to have family and friends that love us no matter what we have done or mistakes we have made. As life goes on, we progress, but we will always make mistakes. The secret is, are we learning from those mistakes?
Those who can't let the past rest, will someday be unable to rest in peace. Being angry with grudges will eventually catch up with that type of person, and the regrets will be overwhelming.
Don't ever be like that. Do what ever it takes to be a loving friend, sister, brother, Mom or Dad, Aunt or Uncle etc. Life happens. I sure want mine to be a life that has been lived. No regrets.
Let me know what you think.
Thank You
