I told my pal Brian a secret, and he betrayed it. It took some time for us to reconcile. Unbelievably, he did it once again! Must I forgive him for this second one?
You say that one “must forgive.” Please do not feel grimly forced to forgive right away; this is your choice to forgive. You seem to be quite angry. Thus, it could take some time. Your friend knew how much the first betrayal hurt, so this second one seems even more challenging than the first. You will know when it is time to start the forgiveness process. Perhaps before you talk to Brian about this second injustice and how it has impacted you, you should begin the process of forgiving if you are ready to do so. I suggest this so you may be patient and polite when you approach him.
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