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We, human beings fear failures and disappointments and dwell hatred or vengeance in our hearts on the mere occasion of being hurt. But on the other hand, we expect the people who we let down to understand our plight and be forgiving. Just as we are selfish, we want second chances but often do not deem in others to have the opportunity of making up to us. That is perhaps, because we consider ourselves delicate and fragile, so any incident which shakes the base of the foundation of our trust, leading to bitterness which takes birth out of self sympathy. Instead of being vigilant, we foster paranoia which helps us to be afraid of the measly thought of trusting others. We begin to doubt everything and lay any evidence under taut scrutiny. But the question still remains the same. Can we trust him/her? Or can we trust him/her “again”?

We are social animals and most of us despise solitude. In the journey of life, everybody wants to rely, confide and grow old with someone they can trust and love. But, unlike fairytales, most of us go through trials and have been unsuccessful in the attempt of finding that special friend or beloved. However, we should learn to forgive and forget and help our relationship to sustain the adversities rather than kneeling down and giving up on people who matter.

Forgiveness is one of the most underestimated virtues any individual has been conferred upon. As we grow old with regrets and grudges, with what ifs and buts, we have a propensity to get cautious due to our uneventful experiences and that directs us towards indifference. Consequently, just as we ask people whose faith we jeopardized, to forgive our mistakes and sins, similarly, we should pardon the ones who hurt us and broke our trust. We can build trust again over time but you can’t bring back the person you drove away because of the ruthlessness in our behavior that made us to loathe the truth of life.

Suspicion or doubt is one destructive tool which can hinder any relationship and aid in flouting love bonds between people. Thus, leave the past and don’t think about the future. Live in the present moment and paint every moment into a picture worth remembering.