I am kind of perplexed with myself. I find it easier to forgive non-family members for deep injustices, such as people at work, than to forgive close family members for lesser offenses. Why would that be the case?
I think the situation comes down to this: We expect family members to respond to us with dedication and love. When these are not realized, the hurt can be deeper than when treated badly by co-workers. We certainly should expect co-workers to respond to us with civility and respect, but the issues of dedication and love are not there. It is the high expectations for family members that can lead to deeper hurt in need of forgiveness.
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