--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I feel deeply hurt but I choose to…" description: "\"I feel deeply hurt but I choose to forgive you… Sometimes you just forgive because you dont want to lose that person.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/262/anonymous-1_deeply-hurt_i-feel-deeply-hurt-but-i-choose-to-forgi_1311425.jpg" --- # I feel deeply hurt but I choose to forgive you… Sometimes… ![“I feel deeply hurt but I choose to forgive you… Sometimes you just forgive because you dont want to lose that person.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/262/anonymous-1_deeply-hurt_i-feel-deeply-hurt-but-i-choose-to-forgi_1311425.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/262/anonymous-1_deeply-hurt_i-feel-deeply-hurt-but-i-choose-to-forgi_1311425.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/262/anonymous-1_deeply-hurt_i-feel-deeply-hurt-but-i-choose-to-forgi_1311425.jpg) > “I feel deeply hurt but I choose to forgive you… Sometimes you just forgive because you dont want to lose that person.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A deep hurt is acknowledged, yet forgiveness is chosen to preserve a relationship. **In simple terms:** Hurt acknowledged, forgiveness chosen to keep someone. Key Takeaway Forgive to protect valued bonds. Themes forgiveness relationships emotions Mood sad hopeful Type advice reflective When to use this quote - breakup - family conflict - friendship strain - reconciliation Key Concepts attachment theory emotional intelligence Questions to Reflect On - What relationship are you protecting? - Is forgiveness a sacrifice or a gift? A Different Perspective Forgiveness may enable resentment if not genuine. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Forgiveness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/forgiveness/) ## Related quotes > [Don't assume I'll forgive you just because I don't react, or I say that it's okay, because it's not always okay. I'll remember. 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That's how we learn and grow.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/life-is-full-of-change-that-s-how-we-learn-and-grow/) [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) > [You'll seldom experience regret for anything that you've done. It is what you haven't done that will torment you. The message, therefore, is clear.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/you-ll-seldom-experience-regret-for-anything-that-you-ve-done-it-is/) [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) > [Scrabble - The game is available in Braille. That’s a nice fact. This makes me feel better about humanity for some reason. 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