As we consider forgiveness, the goal of forgiveness is to restore a healthy relationship between estranged parties. It is not to just feel good or not feel awkward about being in the same room with a person you are at odds with. Forgiveness is not the goal; it is the necessary means to the goal of restored relationship.

1 Peter 3:18 18 For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.