Love and relationships
Forgiveness in a couple
Learning to forgive the person you share your life with after a hurt.
What the Bible can tell you
bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.
Colossians 3:13
And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?"
Matthew 18:21
A human reading
Forgiving in a couple does not mean pretending nothing happened. It means choosing not to use every mistake as a weapon. It happens in stages, and sometimes a counselor helps stop repeating the same arguments.
This page offers reflection and companionship; it does not replace a professional. If what you feel weighs heavily or lasts for weeks, talk with someone you trust or with a health professional.