^^Good one!
The leaders at my church are at least enlightened on that subject. Said the head deacon himself, "You can forgive somebody for repeatedly throwing acid at your face, but that doesn't mean you have to keep going back for more acid."
Oh, and let me add that demanding forgiveness can still be done without admitting any wrongdoing. NEVER admit you have done something that needs to be forgiven, all the while demanding that your target forgive anyway. It makes perfect sense to tell your target, "Nothing bad actually happened. It was all in your imagination. Now, forgive and forget." Your target will wonder, "Forgive and forget what? If it didn't happen, what is there to forgive and forget?" That's your cue to accuse your target of being stubborn and difficult, and just wanting to hold on to the hurts so she can play victim.
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