Forgiving Enemies, Forgetting Friends Forgiving is an important capability. It does more for the forgiver than for the forgiven. But, to my mind, it should not be a universal, indiscriminate behavior. I think it is legitimate not to forgive sometimes. It depends, of course, on the severity or duration of what was done to you.
Life is too varied to succumb to rigid principles.
Your friendship must not mean much to you if you give it away so easily and so profusely. Friendship is a gradual thing, based on many trials and errors. It is profound and, at its best, it is nourishing and supportive. Conflicts are an important and integral part of life. One should never seek them out willingly - but when confronted with a conflict, one should not avoid it.