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[–] Speculater 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Just FYI, you don't have to forgive idiots.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I had a better relationship with forgiveness when I started thinking about it being for my benefit.

Being angry at or hating someone is hard, takes mental energy, and is stressful. Letting that go can be a huge relief.

...and there is no reason to forgive someone if doing so would be self-destructive or potentially harmful to you in other ways.

[–] Speculater 2 points 1 year ago

I agree that anger takes energy, but I'm a fan of equanimity without the need for forgiveness.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It is better to forgive and move on than continue to suffer under fools.

that said:

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[–] Speculater 1 points 1 year ago

There are plenty of healthy ways to move on without forgiving people.