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Forgiveness in Marriage Is Essential

Forgiveness in Marriage Is Essential
Mormon Doctrine / Teachings

"Don't treasure up past wrongs, reprocessing them again and again. In a marriage relationship, festering is destructive; forgiving is divine (see D&C 64:9?10). Plead for the guidance of the Spirit of the Lord to forgive wrongs. . ., to overcome faults, and to strengthen relationships."
--Dallin H. Oaks, >Divorce Ensign, May 2007, 72

Essential Marriage Forgiveness

Forgiveness is an important part of a full and healthy life

Forgiveness? That's a hard step. But research says that without it, people spin in place, ruining their own lives. Ref. Source 7

Forgiveness in Marriage Is Essential Studies Doctrine Mormon

I agree that forgiveness is an important (if not essential) element in marriage but I don't think members should confuse forgiving with condoning. If your spouse is abusive, should you forgive? Yes, does it mean you should go back with him/her? No.