We live in a world where we deal with human error, conflicting motivations, and different needs. In other words, human interactions are complicated. Sadly, some of those experiences are painful, anywhere from disappointing to traumatizing. A major challenge is to figure out how to live with these wounds without being forever weighed down by anger, resentment, or guilt.
While the following does not have any answers (please see previous articles I’ve written for some recommended steps), it does provide some interesting facts about forgiveness and why it is important:
http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2015/03/17-things-we-know-about-forgiveness.html