Does accepting an apology =/= forgiveness?

When someone apologizes to me, and I tell them, “I accept your apology” it means that I am still upset about what they've done and will continue to be upset, but I will be able to forgive them. I don't get upset really easily. read more

To me accepting an apology is the recognition that other person has said sorry. Forgiveness comes next if you decide to move past what took place. Forgiveness is healthy for you. Sometimes you can forgive because that is good for you but it does not mean that you must stay in touch with that person. read more

Accepting an Apology Is the First Step Toward Forgiveness. A better option is to accept the apology you're given (provided it is genuine and not a non-apology) and allow your acceptance to be the first step toward forgiveness. This means you'll still feel hurt but your will be on your way to letting it all go. read more

Forgiveness – Acceptance of the wrongdoing and the person’s actions. When there is no remorse and/or no conscience, by the person who has wronged, there should be no forgiveness. If someone is remorseful, to the person who has been wronged, then maybe there is room for forgiveness. One can accept without forgiveness. read more