Tag: forgiveness
How can I get my friend to forgive me for a lie?
A young teen wants to be forgiven for a lie but isn’t sure how to apologize.
Should A Friend Always Forgive?
When it comes to a long-term friendship, there may be more reason to forgive than there is with new acquaintances.
A wife-chaser made me lose trust in female friends
Having had a problem with trust in the past can make someone even more sensitive to a breech of trust.
Seeking forgiveness after ending a friendship
We can’t always count on others for forgiveness; sometimes we need to forgive ourselves.
Can a friendship overcome a terrible betrayal?
Whether a friendship can survive after a betrayal depends on whether the friend who was betrayed is able to forgive.
How can I help my 13-year-old daughter get over a friendship breakup?
It’s hard for a young teen to get over a boyfriend breakup but it can be even more painful to lose a best friend. Together, the two losses can be overwhelming for someone of any age.
Losing sleep over a betrayal by a couple
QUESTION Dear Irene, My husband and I were very close friends with another couple who betrayed and hurt us deeply. They made twisted and false accusations about our marriage, my upbringing, my mental state, etc. They shared this with our neighbors and friends but luckily, it did not affect how our neighbors treated us. If […]
A Leap of Faith: Dumped over religious differences?
It is true that differences in religion, politics and values can create wedges between people who were once close friends—but this generally doesn’t happen when friendships are otherwise solid. People accept the differences and agree to disagree so the differences don’t interfere with the relationship.
A bad ending to a good friendship: Are there second chances?
QUESTION Hi Irene, I’m so happy to have found your blog and discovered your book. I will definitely be running out and buying a copy! A very close, cherished friendship that I’ve had for 14 years has just come to a painful end, and I’m heartbroken. I wish there was a way to […]
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