For instance, by forgiving their partner for cheating, one may have learned to communicate more effectively, set boundaries, and trust their instincts. The lesson may be one of vulnerability and the bravery of asking for what you need and want. On the other hand, the lesson may be a subtler, more painful one, but one that is valuable nevertheless. For example, you may learn the lesson that “love is not enough” and that even though you can forgive and move on, you cannot undo what has been done, and sometimes the best and healthiest outcome for a relationship is, in fact, to end it.
