Answer of two questions
Answer 1
Even though it may seem it is easy to forgive, my heart is fighting with the feelings whether or not to forgive and move on with my life. One month ago, my friend revealed a secret to my parents which lead me in serious situation with my parents. Since then, I have not spoken with my friend. She was the only person in whose presence I could be my true self, free from social boundaries and moral judgments. Now, I am in a doubt, it is difficult to reach the stage of forgiveness. The feelings that endlessly occupy my being include resentment, withdrawal, and the sense of betrayal despite the fact that she apologized for the mistake numerous numbers of times. On the other hand, I miss the time that we spent together, our long conversations and contemplations about future. In my opinion, the time of bitterness has passed, and if I want to continue with my life and enjoy in a company of the only person who understands me and accepts me as I am, I have to forgive, but not forget.
Answer 2
After reading the handout, some things become clearer regarding the opposite sex. In the past, I have frequently entered a dispute with the men in relation to the different views of the same issue. The last time that I experienced that kind of situation I was amazed by the amount of insensitivity that men have when an opposite sex damage some of their "toys". As I was parking out from the parking lot, I accidently damaged the left wing of my friend's car. I immediately apologized and offered to pay the damage, but my friend started shouting and waved his hands into the air, as if he was marking his territory. Even though I tried to explain that I was in a hurry and that these things happen, he was shouting and repeating stereotypes that women are not good drivers. If this type of situation occurs in the future, I will be prepared based on the previous experience, not to allow a man to enter my personal space, and react without showing my fear. I will try to obtain coolness, exchange our policy insurance cards and move on in spite of all the possible circumstances.
