Why Forgiveness Doesn't Work

Have you ever forgiven someone and then later when someone brings up their name you get this awkward feeling that you haven't forgiven them? So you forgive them again, and again? It's because there are two types of forgiveness: The decision to not return hurt for hurt; and Reconciliation. Reconciliation requires two people participating in a process of honest expression of feelings, repentance and a mutual understanding of pain.