One of the interesting things about making mistakes is we usually know when we have made a mistake. We have a little talk with ourselves and commit to do better next time. The trouble is, once we walk in the door  to greet our partner (or another), and they notice our mistake, often  they feel a need to bring it to our attention. This creates a double whammie.  Now we are hit from the left and the right.

As human beings, we don’t go around announcing our mistakes. Who wants to be in the dog house?  Generally, we already put ourself there when we realized we messed up.  Having someone tell us what we did wrong, in detail, we feel even worse.  We certainly don’t feel close to this person.  The truth is, inside was are sorry and would like to be forgiven.

Recall a time when you were let off the hook? Do you remember feeling relieved?  Were you accepted for who you are? Now it is your turn.

Fall into forgiveness. Let someone off the hook. You’ll feel better about yourself, and that special someone will appreciate not being called on their mistake, even if they don’t say so. All around it is a win-win for you both — forgiveness always is.