I still don’t understand forgiveness without reconciliation. Don’t some people need reconciliation to complete the forgiveness process?

Reconciliation, in a genuine sense, does bring forgiveness to a more complete end.  So, yes, reconciliation is important, but not necessary to have engaged in the moral virtue of forgiving.  Why is this the case?  To forgive is your choice and your thoughts, feelings, and actions that are independent of the other person.  It is important to realize that if the other person refuses to reconcile with you, then you can go in peace knowing that you have done your best.  It can be quite freeing to realize that your forgiving in a true and deep sense is not dependent on the actions of others who have hurt you.

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