Sometimes, without intention, mistakes are made that causes hurt to someone we love.  Those are the worse kinds of mistakes because both parties are blindsided.  The one who makes the mistake doesn’t consider the other person for one reason or another – maybe they thought the action was inconsequential.  Unfortunately, the one who is hurt can’t understand how or why the one they love would even consider an obvious betrayal.  It’s a matter of perspective and not necessarily malice laden.  Sometimes, it really is an honest mistake where they just didn’t consider the depthness of their actions and how it would feel to the other person.  

What I did witness though was someone, who although very hurt and disappointed, listened, discussed, and assessed the situation from both sides.  They willingly offered loving forgiveness wholly when it was asked of them.  They also taught a valuable lesson  – that no one is perfect and all are worthy of love and second chances.  They also demonstrated what honesty looks likes, clarified what the expectations are for their relationship and above all else, how love always prevails.