I didn't even know it was necessary to forgive at all. I think it must be nice to be able to forgive someone, to be able to just move on from things. Probably better for you. I wouldn't say necessary, or even possible though, sometimes

I think that it makes us feel better about a wrong that has been committed against us when we are able to forgive.

Yes, for your sake, not theirs. For your own peace and health, it is good to release them from your thoughts.

Not in my opinion , forgiveness is for a much higher power than I possess. That is a good thing it means I am free of any need to feel guilty about my lack of charitable feelings

It's never nessicary to forgive.

For me it is necessary. But I feel one must ask for forgivenss first. If they dont ask for it, how can it be? If they ask, I will always give forgivness. It doesnt mean we will be hang-out buddies after that, but I will forget about it.

It is important to learn how to forgive for ones own sanity.

No, sometimes it's *better* to forgive and forget, but it's never absolutely necessary. Forgiveness is something you have to take as it comes, it always has to depend on the person, and what they did, there is no rule.

Yes it is...The ability to forgive makes you the better person, the ability to forget makes you a really good person. Forgiving is much easier than forgetting. .

I think it's necessary, to be able to move on and to fully heal from what wrong has been done to you.I forgive when all is said and done,but I never forget.

yes though forgiving is not that easy for most people but it will make you live free, in every mistake sumone did to u there is always a lesson to be learned the more u forgive the more lesson u have learned, besides not forgiving is like keeping a rotten fruits all day with u...

Forgive and Forget thats what i always say,but obviously thats easier said than done! Sometimes it takes a bit of time until you can fully forgive someone

You have considered the other answers offered, and now here is an argument concerning the benefits of extending forgiveness. I am writing this answer to a wide, unknown audience here with the understanding that there may be some who have been victims of severe abuse who feel unable or unready to extend forgiveness to their abuser because of the severity of the abusive treatment that they received. This is understandable. Such ones may do well in seeking professional treatment if the weight of such traumatic experience ways heavily on them. This answer however, should cover the vast majority of our relationships and dealings with others. Jesus said, “If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; whereas if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”—MATTHEW 6:14, 15. Surely there is much all of us can do to imitate more closely Jesus’ perfect example. Especially if we wield a measure of authority over others, let us always follow the example of Jehovah and Jesus, always wielding it in a reasonable way, ever ready to forgive, bend, or yield when appropriate. Indeed, may every one of us strive to “be reasonable”!—Titus 3:2. The psalmist David sang: “For you, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; and the loving-kindness to all those calling upon you is abundant.” (Psalm 86:5) Are you, like Jehovah, “ready to forgive”? There are many benefits in forgiving others/ Ask yourself: What does forgiveness accomplish? First, why should we forgive others? Forgiving others promotes good relations. The Bible urges Christians: “Become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another just as God also by Christ freely forgave you.”—Ephesians 4:32. Second, forgiveness brings peace. This is not just peace with fellow humans but inner peace as well, a true peace of mind.. see Romans 14:19; Colossians 3:13-15. Third, forgiving others helps us to remember that we ourselves are in need of forgiveness. Yes, “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”—Romans 3:23. Remember, forgiving others clears the way for our sins to be forgiven by God. As I mentioned earlier, Jesus said: “If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”—Matthew 6:14. Imagine the many things that must have been rushing through Jesus’ mind on the afternoon of his death. He was concerned about his disciples, the preaching work, and especially his integrity to Jehovah. Yet, even when he was suffering intensely on the torture stake, what did he speak about? Among his last words were, “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) We can imitate Jesus’ perfect example by forgiving one another from the heart. The forgiveness that Jehovah God provides for us has a distinctive feature, one that is difficult for human creatures to include with the forgiveness they offer to one another—he both forgives and forgets. Some people will say, ‘I can forgive what you’ve done, but I can’t (or won’t) forget it.’ In contrast, note what Jehovah says he will do: “I shall forgive their error, and their sin I shall remember no more.”—Jeremiah 31:34. Why should you let such a strained relation continue, causing you to lose your joy? Remember, for God’s servants ‘the joy of Jehovah is their strength.’ (Nehemiah 8:10) Harboring resentment and withholding forgiveness can sap one of their own strength. Maintain your joy, your strength, by resisting the negative thinking by extending forgiveness. Jesus made the same point in his Sermon on the Mount when he said: “Happy are the merciful,” those practicing mercy, “since they will be shown mercy”—by God, of course, and often also by man.—Matt. 5:7 Yes, we should forgive others. It is the right thing to do, the best thing to do, and the healthy thing to do. Sources: The scriptures cited, please look them up in your own Bible, and some quotes taken from September 15, 1994 Watchtower Magazine

I find that if someone wrongs you, do not let it build into hate. This will hurt you in many ways. With that said, do I Always forgive? Some I forgive. Others I try to forget though they deserve no forgiveness. I don't need to forgive to know that I am better than they are. After all, I didn't wrong them, they wronged me. My dad will never see forgiveness from me for deserting me and my family. I used to hate him, then I decided to do like the Egyptians did. Strike his name and his being from my mind as a never happened. Then I grab up my pride, my worth and tucking my hurt feelings under my belt like a trophy that shows I am strong enough to overcome hurt, I head out.

No, some things/actions are simply unforgivable.

i dont know did they drop the birthday cake or beat you thru your childhood? you just have to go with your heart.

i dont think it is necessary but i think it is a good thing.

For your happiness and health I say Yes - That doesn't mean you'll forget

Forgive and you will be forgiven. You get what you give, this is true of all things in life.

np, not even god always forgives

I think that it is important to for give people,even if they never talk again.

It is good to forgive, so you can go ahead in life without having negative, depressive thoughts creating a burden on yourself.

depends on the person. a lot of people hold grudges. where as some are over it quickly

Forgive and forget....Thats my motto!

I think it is a good thing to forgive for your own peace of mind and sanity and for closure, but that doesn't mean that you have to tell the person who has wronged you that you forgive them. I could never forget though.......

Anyone out there want to forgive Hitler?

Yes. You have done your part and a better person for it.

bah! not really.Some times its better to forget as well. but if you were me,you wouldn't have any reason to forgive since i don't keep hard feelings..unless my name is in danger which something like that happens often and in that case....well it depends...

Everytime you don't forgive it stays in you and makes a hole. If it's offensive enough to have to forgive, why keep it?