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by Little Miss Dangerous on April 1st, 2009
I forgive but remember. Remembering does *NOT* preclude forgiveness. There is often a lesson to be learned.
I have yet to have experienced an unforgivable offense (not saying it could never happen though).
by Flower on April 24th, 2009
Try to forgive and no matter what i do cant forget :-(
by Galeanda on April 1st, 2009
I forgive and try my best to forget it in the pain it caused so I won't be tempted to hold it against them in anyway, while keeping a memory of the lesson learned.
by katydid15 on April 1st, 2009
Forgive, but remember. It helps one avoid repeating mistakes without becoming bitter.
by talkewlone on April 1st, 2009
I have learned how to forgive. I don't know how to forget. Trauma leaves a deep scar, even if it is minor trauma. When you have lived through the amount of trauma I have, it is foolish to just keep setting yourself up to be a target. In the survival mode I exsist in, forgetting will only lead to mistakes, and mistakes to heartache. I have had enough for one lifetime.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on April 1st, 2009
Forgive but remember. Don't let someone fool you twice.
by SoulSearcher on October 29th, 2009
Here goes my nice guy image. Forgive but remember in a few cases but Never forgive and Never forget in a couple. May not be right by some peoples standards, but in my heart and mind, there are 2 things that will never be forgiven or forgotten. +4
by SABOTEUR on October 29th, 2009
I'm more like, "Get mad and get over it".
by Anonymous on October 29th, 2009
Forgive and forget most of the time. But sometimes it is forgive and remember.
+5
by Woodshill on October 29th, 2009
Forgive and forget unless it was morally wrong. Then I neither forgive or forget.
by lonelydragon on September 29th, 2009
Forgive but remember. When people wrong us, we sometimes learn valuable lessons that should not be forgotten. We need to remember these things so that we will be vigilant and not allow these people to take advantage of us a second time.
by Count Orlok on September 29th, 2009
Depends on their pattern of behavior. Most people bank on repeated forgiveness, enabling repeated bad behavior.
by Anonymous on August 31st, 2009
It is extremely difficult to forget with me. I can try to forgive, but to forget... no.
by dumdum on June 29th, 2009
Mostly just don't remember - so I have no need to even consider the options of forgeting or forgiving. Somewhere around 98.7% of all that goes around me does not matter personally to me a whole lot - most does not affect me and or I have no control over. That and those that do matter; it would depend on the situation; and past history. I have no set rule. +5
by Dodgy Dog in a Sable COAT on June 29th, 2009
I think it depends on what sort of transgression we are talking about. If it is a fairly minor matter (like someone I lent $50 to, but never paid me back), I can easily forgive and forget. On something more serious (like someone promised to pick me up to take me to the airport, but didn't show up and I missed my plane), I can forgive but remember. Finally, on something deadly serious (like someone poisoned my dog), I can't forgive or forget.
All the examples above are things that have happened to me so I know how it feels.
by frequentuser on June 29th, 2009
Never forgive.
by schmee2369 on June 29th, 2009
Forgive, and try and build something stronger.
Forgive, and let live...
Depends on if its a mendable relationship.
But the forgiveness for all is based on helping myself. Becuase If I dont let go of it, it will eat me up forever on the inside...but I need to come to realization of the situation, learn upon it, and focus on positivity instead of the past.
What is the past? - Good memories, bad memories - learning - grudges. which is better for us as human beins?
by Shemarq the Wamama on June 29th, 2009
Definitely forgive but remember.
by uncacal on June 29th, 2009
How about "Don't get mad, get even?"
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
by j ninja... on June 29th, 2009
I'm still trying to learn to forgive... I think I'm getting it... but forget... I don't think so.
by philosopher-saint on June 29th, 2009
Don't you owe me five bucks?
;-)
by MuslimYamaka on June 21st, 2009
Forgive but remember seems to be the best way to follow life.
Or, place yourself in a position where you don't have to take either options into consideration.
:D
by randomness - is now a Maestro on June 21st, 2009
It depends on the situation, but I think that forgive but remember is the best way to go about things.
I can forgive someone for a transgression, but I remember it to prevent it from ever happening again. And while I may forgive someone, I probably won't trust them like I did before.
by scotty on June 21st, 2009
never forgive
by EgoVox.MD on June 21st, 2009
Never, ever forgive.
by Stick it!! on April 1st, 2009
Forgive and forget.
by shrinkess on April 1st, 2009
Forgive and remember or it will happen again.
by Treval on April 1st, 2009
Forgive, but remember in most cases. How ever there are times when the other person has crossed a line that can't be forgiven.
by KayJ on April 1st, 2009
While I would love to forgive and forget, I'm guilty of forgiving - but remembering.
by tony b on April 1st, 2009
Forgive:
a mistake
one who is truly regretful
Not forgive someone who just says I'm sorry
Forget
Only the first one
by Desiderata on April 1st, 2009
All three depending on the crime committed against me...
by Suby the Coat on April 1st, 2009
I guess 'forgive but remember' would be the right description of me.
Others would like to change me to 'forgive and forget' though.
by Piggle on April 1st, 2009
I have a good memory and although I am capable of forgiveness I have not yet mastered the art of erasing something from my mind.
by Esperanza on April 1st, 2009
If you forgive and keep bringing the issue back...is not forgoten, and neither forgiven. Before I forgive, I make sutre that I am going to be able to be honest with myself and truly forgive, and then forget.
by Rahbar on April 1st, 2009
Most of the times - Forgive but remember
Few times - Forgive and forget
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on April 1st, 2009
Forgive if asked to forgive. Forget if you can.
by Rick_J2638 on February 24th, 2011
if you can forgive and not for get, how did you forgive? to truely forgive is to forget also.other wise you only fool your self.if you don't trust some one then you haven't forgiven them either.
by GabriellaKittyWitch on February 7th, 2010
"Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.' - John F. Kennedy
If you were choosen how well can you give a speech in an important function?
by ARTICFOX700 on January 31st, 2012
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How many personality types are there that you are aware of? Do you remember where you heard of them all? If so, where?
by AnonymousGirl on January 31st, 2012
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Are you toutable? Can other folks change your mind for you if they are convincing enough? Do you believe others easily? Why?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on February 1st, 2012
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Do you apply the same standards to others as you do to you? Do you find fault with them or you more often? Or do you never criticize?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on February 3rd, 2012
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If you had to add something important up, would you rather use your mind or a calculator?
by ARTICFOX700 on January 31st, 2012
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Lucky you. I hope you never do. Thank you for your answer Little Miss! :)
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on April 1st, 2009
(((hugs)))
by Little Miss Dangerous on April 1st, 2009