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What does it mean?
Forgiving too readily invites offense.
In plain terms
Excessive forgiveness can lead to being taken advantage of.
What can you take from it?
Balance forgiveness with boundaries.

Where it applies

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution

Putting it to work

  • setting limits
  • communicating expectations

Questions to consider

  • When is it wise to forgive without reservation?

Another view

Sometimes forgiveness can defuse conflict rather than invite it.

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