This isn't a question in my mind of etiquette. For most other things, I encourage people to practice forgiveness. Lack of forgiveness mostly hurts the one who has a hard time forgiving. If I've been estranged from someone for 20 years, I would think that I have written them out of my life and gone on to other friends. I guess I'm confused.
Most people hurt other people.
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