It seems to be dangerous to advocate for forgiveness when a person is being abused in a partnering relationship. Wouldn’t such forgiveness simply encourage the forgiver to stay in the unhealthy relationship?
Actually, no. Forgiving, properly understood, does not include automatic reconciliation. A person can begin to forgive while in the relationship, so that the anger can be reduced, which would be healthy for the forgiver. This person then can ask for justice, and if the severe injustice continues, then the forgiver could consider leaving the toxic relationship.
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