For most of us, to say “I forgive you ” — and truly mean it — is an acquired skill.
“I think forgiveness absolutely has to be learned, ” said Robert Enright, a UW-Madison educational psychology professor who has studied the subject for more than 20 years. “Except maybe for the great saints of the world — and there aren ‘t too many of those. ”
Enright says forgiveness is one of the pillars of human moral development, and when practiced diligently can also be a pathway to better health.