Is forgiveness more for the benefit of the forgiver or the forgiven?
Forgiveness, as a moral virtue, is focused on goodness specifically toward the one(s) who behaved unjustly. Yet, there is a difference between what forgiveness is and who benefits. Research shows that when people forgive, they benefit in a number of ways, such as reduced anger and related challenging emotions, and the growth in hope and self-esteem. At the same time, forgiveness is giving the one who offended a second chance if the person realizes the injustice, repents, and changes. So, in summary, forgiveness is for the other person, and both may benefit.
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