If I forgive to feel better, am I being selfish?

There is a difference between what forgiveness is (it is being good to those who are not good to you) and your motivation to forgive.  There is nothing wrong with being good to another person so that you can emotionally heal.  Here is a link to one of my essays at the Psychology Today website that gives you more information on this: 9 Purposes for Your Life When You Forgive.

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