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How To Make Forgiveness Possible In Any Relationship by TalkSpaceOffice(m): 9:23am On Apr 17, 2023
Yes, forgiveness is possible in marriage. Forgiveness is essential in any relationship, and marriage is no exception. It is the key to maintaining a healthy and happy marriage.

Tunde and Sarah were a young couple who had been married for five years. They were madly in love with each other and had always been loyal to each other until Tunde’s promotion at work which put a strain on their relationship. Tunde started working long hours, and Sarah felt neglected and unappreciated.

One day, Tunde forgot their wedding anniversary. Sarah was hurt and angry. She confronted Tunde and they had a big fight. Tunde apologized and promised to make it up to her, but Sarah couldn’t forgive him.

Days turned into weeks, and their relationship grew increasingly cold. They stopped communicating and started sleeping in separate rooms. Sarah couldn’t forget Tunde’s mistake and felt like he didn’t care about her anymore.

Things got worse when Sarah discovered that Tunde had an affair with one of his colleagues. She was devastated and felt betrayed by someone she loved so much.

After much thought, Sarah decided that she wanted to save her marriage and give Tunde another chance. However, she knew that she could not do it alone and needed professional help to recover from this traumatic experience.

They decided to contact an infidelity recovery therapist who specialized in helping couples recover from infidelity. The therapist was experienced and provided a safe and non-judgmental environment for the couple to express their feelings.

At the beginning of the sessions, Tunde was defensive and tried to justify his actions. However, the therapist quickly addressed his behavior and helped Tunde to see the pain and damage he had caused Sarah. The therapist also helped Tunde acknowledge that his actions were his responsibility, rather than blaming it on external factors.

Sarah was also given space to express her feelings of anger, sadness, and betrayal. The therapist helped Sarah to understand that her feelings were valid and provided her with effective coping mechanisms to deal with her emotions.

Over time, Tunde and Sarah were able to work through their problems and rebuild their relationship. The therapist helped them to communicate effectively, re-establish trust, and build intimacy.

The couple was able to develop a deeper understanding of each other and their relationship. They learned to forgive each other, take responsibility for their actions, and move forward together.

Today, Tunde and Sarah are happily married, and their relationship is stronger than ever. They both credit the infidelity recovery therapy for saving their marriage and helping them to come out of the experience stronger and more loving towards each other.

Here are some steps to help you forgive your spouse:

1. Acknowledge that you have been hurt – Admit that you have been hurt by your spouse’s actions or words. Accept that it has caused you pain and that the hurt is real.
2. Communicate your feelings – Talk to your spouse about how you feel. Share your thoughts and let them know how to hurt you are.
3. Seek to understand – Try to understand your spouse’s perspective. Listen to their side of the story and try to see their point of view.
4. Let go of bitterness and anger – Holding onto bitterness and anger will only make it harder to forgive. Try to release those negative feelings and move on.
5. Give yourself time – Forgiveness is a process, and it takes time. Give yourself time to heal and let go of the hurt.

Remember, forgiveness is a choice, and you have the power to forgive your spouse. By choosing to forgive, you can rebuild your marriage and move forward together.

Re: How To Make Forgiveness Possible In Any Relationship by Saintmary(f): 10:11am On Apr 17, 2023
Let me guess, the burden of tolerating infidelity lies solely on women?



Let this be clear to all cheats, both male and female, one way or another, you will pay.

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Re: How To Make Forgiveness Possible In Any Relationship by Kobojunkiee: 3:18pm On Apr 17, 2023
Saintmary:
■ Let me guess, the burden of tolerating infidelity lies solely on women? Let this be clear to all cheats, both male and female, one way or another, you will pay.
ROFLMAO
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Re: How To Make Forgiveness Possible In Any Relationship by MrBrownJay1(m): 3:00pm On Apr 18, 2023
not everything should/could be forgiven...

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Re: How To Make Forgiveness Possible In Any Relationship by Mindlog: 11:22pm On Apr 18, 2023
Forgiveness is essential but not possible in every relationship.
Re: How To Make Forgiveness Possible In Any Relationship by Divoc19(f): 6:01am On Apr 19, 2023
Too much of forgiveness makes one a fool. And that fool will pay dearly in future.

Once bitten twice what again

Please let's learn...

How do you forgive a con man or a manipulative person
Re: How To Make Forgiveness Possible In Any Relationship by Kobojunkiee: 6:18am On Apr 19, 2023
Divoc19:
Too much of forgiveness makes one a fool. And that fool will pay dearly in future. Once bitten twice what again
Please let's learn... How do you forgive a con man or a manipulative person
There is indeed such a thing as too much forgiveness. I don see too many people, especially women dey use forgiveness as excuse for their lack of courage or cowardice. undecided

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