When people say they’ll forgive but the won’t forget what they really mean is they won’t forgive

[Rocko]

I believe so

 

[shockedcanadian]

In my opinion it means "I've moved past your transgression against me, but I won't allow you or anyone else to fool me again in the same manner".

 

[Rocko]

In my opnion it means "I won't allow you or anyone else to fool me again in the same manner".

But I’m carrying a grudge because of the way you fooled me

 

[BlindBoo]

Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

 

[Votto]

I think it is hard enough just to get those words out.

It's a process.

 

[Disir]

You move.

I move.

I don't hate. I nothing you.

 

[ABikerSailor]

But I’m carrying a grudge because of the way you fooled me

It's not carrying a grudge, it's learning from experience that some things aren't on the up and up and should be avoided. If a person does something that I find harmful to me, I consider it the same thing as touching a hot stove. It harmed me by burning, and the experience taught me that touching a hot stove will hurt, so I don't do it anymore. I don't begrudge the stove for burning me, it's just the nature of the stove. I don't begrudge people who screw me over, I just don't trust them any longer (or those who act in the same manner) as I don't want to get burned by having them violate my trust.

 

[whitehall]

Why is that important? Within reason people can say anything they want and it's nobody's business but their own. Like we used to say "it's a free Country".

 

[JOSweetHeart]

Forgiving in my opinion is one thing. The only way that I can forget is if the wrongdoing is in the past and only the past. How can something be forgotten about when it only continues to happen?

God bless you always!!!

Holly