forgiveness
type: Concept
definition: Forgiveness is a response to being wronged that entails a change of heart in which anger, resentment, or indignation gives way to an attitude of goodwill toward the wrongdoer. Married persons view the capacity to seek and grant forgiveness as one of the most significant factors contributing to marital longevity and marital satisfaction, supporting Robert Quillen's widely cited observation, “A happy marriage is the union of two forgivers.” In Western culture, forgiveness is thus considered critical in close relationships. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Forgiveness]
broader: prevention and repair of relationship problems
broader: interpersonal relationships
broader: emotion
broader: creating and maintaining closeness
broader: coping mechanisms

prevention and repair of relationship problems
type: Concept
narrower: forgiveness

interpersonal relationships
type: Concept
narrower: forgiveness

emotion
type: Concept
narrower: forgiveness

creating and maintaining closeness
type: Concept
narrower: forgiveness

coping mechanisms
type: Concept
narrower: forgiveness

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: forgiveness