Forgiveness and trust are not synonymous. You can forgive someone but not trust them again. Acknowledging you know you were wrong is what builds trust. I’ve forgiven many people for their wrongdoing, even if they didn’t apologize, but that doesn’t mean I trust them. If they can’t see and acknowledge their actions, I’m not going to trust that person or engage in a relationship with them beyond the superficial, if at all. Why would you trust someone who can’t acknowledge their wrong or hurtful actions? Forgive them—absolutely. Trust them? Not until they’ve shown evidence of trustworthiness.
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