I’m currently working on making amends with a close friend. Let’s try to be forgiving of one another, I said. Now I’m scared. Is it typical to be afraid of this? How can I overcome this fear?

You are probably afraid because you no longer trust people because of what you have gone through. Being treated unfairly can damage a sense of trust in general.  While forgiveness can be helpful in this situation, you require more than that. As you witness the other person’s sincere efforts to show kindness and decorum, take note of these: Typically, trust is developed one action at a time. When you realize that the person is attempting and has good intentions, your fear should subside and you should be more willing to trust the person again.

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