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Forgiveness

Forgiveness is letting go of resentment after being hurt, even if the relationship does not return to exactly the same place.

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Repairing a friendship after hurt feelings

Repairing a friendship after hurt feelings

Why hurt feelings can linger in a child Friendship hurts often last longer than adults expect because the social brain treats rejection and conflict as threats to belonging. Children may show tearfulness, irritability, clinginess, withdrawal, or repetitive talking about the event. These reactions are not proof that the child is “too sensitive”; they are common […]