For me, forgiveness is the acceptance that things happened and I'm willing to put then behind me so I can move forward. I don't think forgiveness is for he other person-particularly when they haven't asked for it or don't even think it's needed. It's what is necessary for you to come to peace with what has happened. Doesn't give someone a free pass, excuse someone's actions or behaviors, or make all forgotten. To me forgiveness allows you to heal (and it is a process) to get you to a place you want to be.
I do understand your thought process. However, the reality is someone may never change, ask for forgiveness, or think that an apology is necessary. Think about where that leaves you. Stuck., IMHO.
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3 kids BD 12/15/13 (IDKIILY. ) Rope dropped Cirque du Soleil style D final 9-9-14 "Some people are born on 3rd base and go through life thinking they hit a triple." Barry Switzer