Do you give people a second chance if they hurt you emotionally?

Question

Or do you chalk it down to experience then move on.

Answer 1

No.  When you are forced to as a child and they do it again, once bitten-twice shy

Answer 2

Yes, it is normal. I've had them before and I think wow, that was really nice!  

Answer 3

Never.

Answer 4

yes i do :o

Answer 5

NO dont give them a second chance. they will hurt you again. once a cheater always a cheater.

Answer 6

I do.  But I tend to give too many second chances to people.  (Or third chances, or fourth chances, etc)

Answer 7

I have given more than a second chance in the past, and it's a decision I've regretted in the long run. Still, I think most people deserve a second chance, but it depends on what they have done in the first place. I'm more wary now I guess.

Answer 8

As a rule, I try not to, but i guess exceptions to the rule are always a possibility.

Answer 9

It depends on the person, the situation & the reason they hurt me. I would like to say im a forgiving person but I think everyone has their limits. I hope this helps you x*x

Answer 10

With a great deal of reservation, yes.  If they can show that they are truly sorry, have learned from the experience, will do everything they can to make amends and not to do it again, and can and will respect your forgiveness.

All Catholics can answer this of course, because it is one of their seven Sacraments: Reconciliation or Confession.

In this case by hurting someone, you have hurt God and have put a barrier between you and God that needs to be removed if you are to find grace and peace again.

The ritual is to see the Priest, who acts as messenger for God.  You give a brief background, how long since the last Confession, and then explain what is troubling you.  In this case what you did to hurt the other person.  There follows a discussion and a little homily from the priest, with some advice.  After that comes the penance, what you have to do to make amends.  This is usually a prayer, or a moment of meditation to consider what you need to do.  After this comes the absolution where you are forgiven and may return to grace and leave in peace. It is quite a moving and healing ritual.

Now turn it around.  You are now God and someone you love has done something to hurt you and asks for forgiveness....

So often, this person will do it again and you will be hurt again and again.  But the love never stops, nor does the pain.

Sometimes though if it is impossible for this person to do enough to show remorse or to make amends, then it is time to call it a day and move on.

Answer 11

depends who it was, if it was a member of my family - probably. However i would never forget it. If it was a man - no way! Once a cheat always a cheat!

Answer 12

if i love that person i will give him another chance and just have faith that he'll change.

Answer 13

yes

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