Writer's Block: Forgive and forget?
It really depends on the offense. I try not to hate anyone, so if I'm holding a grudge, you've done something extremely horrible to me. I think we all remember the man stealing bitch from last year. While I don't even want to have anything to do with the guy at all, the fact that she backstabbed me when she was supposed to be my friend still pisses me off. I cut off contact with both of them, but she's pretty clueless and once in awhile messages me. Then I get pissed off all over again.
Other than the biggies, if you've offended me or something, I'll usually confront you, we'll talk and work it out. The longest I've stayed angry was probably a couple months. We worked through things and now all is water under the bridge.
So, yes, if you haven't done anything extremely harmful to my health or happiness, it's entirely possible to remain a good and trustworthy friend. However, if you're a backstabber, you're gone for good.
