8. Forgive but do not forget
Most of us have probably been taught that forgiveness is the right way to respond when others have wronged us. That’s excellent advice but forgiving someone does not mean you forget what they have done. Forgiveness is usually as beneficial for the victim as it is for the transgressor.
Granting forgiveness does not mean you have to open yourself up to suffer at the hands of that other person again, but it’s best to let go of resentment and other negative feelings as soon as possible and avoid being bogged down due to the mistakes of others. Move on and appreciate that you will be better equipped and informed to protect yourself from future occurrences.