The mantra that so often follows a frustrating or upsetting incident is “forgive and forget.” But British writer Sophie Hannah, known as the novelist who has continued Agatha Christie’s Poirot series, ...

Karen, 65, is very angry at her ex-boyfriend. It seems he asked her best friend out on a date, a few days after breaking up with Karen (when she was in high school). Paul, 45, can’t forgive his sister ...

It's a fairly universal experience to deal with annoyances throughout the day—whether it's from specific situations or certain relationships. But there are times when we're not just talking pet peeves ...

It seems every year, we're bombarded with the same tired advice about finding closure. Letting go of the past. To move forward. Let bygones be bygones. Take the high road. Find peace within. And many ...

Having a vendetta or holding a grudge is toxic. Over the long run—if you don’t make conciliatory efforts to neutralize interpersonal conflicts—holding a grudge will wreak havoc inside your body. In ...

I had been working with a couple on the concept of making amends and offering sincere apologies for the ways they'd hurt each other. He admitted honestly that he wasn't ready to give a genuine apology ...

Dear Annie: I’m a 44-year-old autistic man living in Montana. I am happily involved with a woman who has five kids, ages 12 to 24. My question is about breaking unhealthy patterns. Growing up, my ...