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What does it mean?
We forgive as long as we love.
In plain terms
Love makes us willing to forgive.
What can you take from it?
Forgiveness often depends on the strength of love.

Where it applies

  • arguments with partners
  • family disputes
  • friendship conflicts

Putting it to work

  • nurture love to enable forgiveness
  • recognize limits of tolerance

Questions to consider

  • Do you forgive because you love or because you gave up?
  • Is unconditional forgiveness possible?

Another view

Forgiveness can also come from indifference rather than love.

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