tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872141675660037276.post6093580578483933841..comments2023-10-04T10:35:37.789-04:00Comments on Pieces of Me: Forgiveness??~*~ Allison ~*~http://www.blogger.com/profile/03349575970982423947noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-872141675660037276.post-52099048017654227512009-12-30T02:21:39.038-05:002009-12-30T02:21:39.038-05:00If it was something relatively minor - that result...If it was something relatively minor - that resulted in hurt feelings - then I would let it go. The person may not even realize that a transgression took place, so nothing would be gained. <br /><br />If it is major - perhaps a 3rd party would be able to convey your message of forgiveness. It's less likely to appear as an invitation to reopen the relationship, and in the end it may allow the transgressor to forgive herself. <br /><br />There is the risk of getting the response "What did I ever do? You're mistaken..." But with a 3rd party you could specify that you don't want to know the offenders response, if any. <br /><br />Just some thoughts. There's a good website on the topic of Biblical conflict resolution that may help: www.peacemakers.net.Criss Tnoreply@blogger.com