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The Psychology of Forgiveness
29:04 - 33:07 (04:03)
True forgiveness is unconditional, whether the person deserves it or not, and may involve seeking out contact with the person. Some psychologists disagree on whether it is necessary to verbally express forgiveness to the person.
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According to psychologists, true forgiveness is unconditional, it is about releasing the pain, anger, and resentment that one is experiencing to feel better regardless of whether the other person deserves it or not.
29:04 - 31:30 (02:26)
Psychology
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According to psychologists, true forgiveness is unconditional, it is about releasing the pain, anger, and resentment that one is experiencing to feel better regardless of whether the other person deserves it or not.
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Some psychologists say that full forgiveness includes seeking out contact with the offender, but it's not always necessary to verbally tell the person if forgiveness has been granted, especially in extreme situations like forgiving a murderer.
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Forgiveness
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Some psychologists say that full forgiveness includes seeking out contact with the offender, but it's not always necessary to verbally tell the person if forgiveness has been granted, especially in extreme situations like forgiving a murderer.