There's a difference between forgiveness and trust. Forgiveness is a gift, but trust needs to be earned. So you can forgive someone (thus obtaining the benefits of forgiveness) without necessarily trusting them with regard to the issue in question. And you can express to your partner both your forgiveness and your need for trust to be earned back.

Good make-up sex???

People who come from environments where conflict is the norm tend to create conflict so they feel normal. The people who live with them often become inured to their negativity, but this does not bring happiness to any of them.

The Fault Finding Feel Goods are major, universal barriers to happiness!

Controlling people who have to have their own way often use negativity to impose their will and maintain superiority. That's not the way to happiness either.

"Forgiveness means not letting past pain determine present or future actions. It does NOT mean forget or allowing yourself to be hurt again."

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