Forgiveness of past events isn't a free pass, it is understanding that being angry or victimized is of no benefit when trying to live a peaceful life.

there are people who want what they want at your expense but how do you recognize them and what is your role in being decieved?

how you manage rejections small and large determines how resilient you are, how long it takes you to accept current circumstances and how capable you are of having healthy relationships in any area of your life.

when you lie to yourself it is reflected in everything you do, your attitude and your outcomes. Call it Karma if you must but bonding with others and making good choices can only happen when you are honest about your motivations.

Who gets to do the heavy lifting after a betrayal?

All or nothing isn't a working model in relationships making changes in ourselves can bring great rewards over time.

By the time you get to ultimatums the game is already lost.

On and off relationships are emotionally distressing, not accepting where you are at can be anxiety provoking.

A person who isn't offering something positive into a potential or newer relationship will seek others to enable their status, usually a vicitm status. Be alert to this and create better relationships.

The two top reported causes of relationship breakdowns are money and communication. Maybe someone is being unreasonable but there are plenty of ways to deal with it as a couple without fighting.