Beliefs Shared by People who Refuse to Forgive or Forget

• I was hurt so much; how could you ever expect me to forgive and forget that.

• I never deserved the treatment I received, and I do not believe that forgiving and forgetting is deserved in this situation.

• I am sick because of that treatment; how can I ever forgive or forget that?

• There are people who are inherently evil, and they are despicable. No forgiving or forgetting will ever change that.

• People are vicious and cruel, and you always need to protect yourself because of that; so why try to forgive and forget what they have done.

• It is a sign of weakness to forgive and forget.

• It is just ``giving in'' to the others' power and control to forgive and forget.

• There are some things you can never forgive and forget.

• I never forgive, I just get even.

• Revenge is the best way to heal wounds.

• Don't cross me and I won't cross you; but if you do cross me, watch out!

• Only God can forgive and forget, though at times I don't believe He does either.

• What has happened in my life is God's seeking revenge for all the evil I have done in the past.

• I have done nothing for which I need to be forgiven.

• It is easy to say, ``I'm sorry.'' You can never trust anyone who says, ``I'm sorry.''

• You are just seeking my forgiveness so that you can come back and hurt me again.

• You do not deserve any kindness, compassion or forgiveness for what you have done to me; I'll see to it that you are never able to forget it!

• All people who do wrong deserve the worst life has to dish out.

• I resent everyone who has hurt me, and I believe that this makes me a stronger person so that I will not be hurt again.

• Anyone who could treat another person that way is undeserving of being forgiven, loved, or cared for.