I've learned from my experience. But I'm not likely to forget the past. Well, I know you aren't talking about me. Usually I got on a few minutes past the arranged time. We're always playing politics.
War is far too strong a word for that.
More of a scuffle. That means, yes, to forgive. Continued hatred takes up waaaaayyy too much energy. Exsistance is much more pleaserable if you let go of the hate. Rather, learn from the situation instead of instinctivly reacting to them.