Some people think they could never forgive someone who hurt them badly.
But to forgive is simply to "turn it over" to a Higher Power and stop
holding feelings of resentment. We do this for our own good, not for them.
Maybe I can forgive that person but it is not advisable to restore a relationship with them. "Reconciliation," writes June Hunt, "involves a change in behavior by the offender." If the person who hurt you does not acknowledge the wrongdoing and demonstrate remorse, it is only common sense to avoid them.
However, there are exceptions to every rule. If you have few friends, you might want to resume contact with the person who hurt you and didn't apologize, so as not to be too much alone.
You might pray for this person. You might pray that they become less selfish and more mature.
