"I can forgive, but I cannot forget," is only another way of saying, "I cannot forgive." -Beecher
Ephesians 4:32, And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
There are many people that are harboring anger against former friends and family members. Harboring that anger only prevents those people from walking in the joy of the Lord. They would rather be miserable and make life a living torment for others rather than to forgive those who have done them wrong.
I was once asked, “How can you forgive that person.” I said, “If my Heavenly Father can forgive me for all the things I’ve done to Him, why should I not forgive that one that has hurt me?”
Friend, just forgive! Quit living a life of regret and rejoice in the life God has given you!