Forgiving another may be the ultimate act of self-love

They caused the first wound, but you are causing the rest; this is what not forgiving does. They got it started but you keep it going. Forgive and let it go, or it will eat you alive. You think they made you feel this way, but when you won't forgive, you are the one inflicting the pain on yourself.

Whatever you do — don't wait to forgive someone until they ask for your forgiveness or acknowledge they have harmed you. If you are waiting for someone to acknowledge they hurt you, you could be wai...