To love authentically, one must practice forgiveness from "summary" of Love as a Way of Life by Gary Chapman
In order to truly love others in an authentic way, we must be willing to practice forgiveness. This is not always an easy task, as we are often faced with situations where we feel hurt or wronged by those we care about. However, if we want to cultivate a love that is genuine and lasting, forgiveness is essential. Forgiveness is a choice that we make to let go of feelings of anger, resentment, and bitterness towards someone who has hurt us. It is a decision to release the other person from the debt they owe us for their wrongdoing. By choosing to forgive, we are freeing ourselves from the burden of carrying around negative emotions that can poison our relationships and our own well-being. When we...
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