Many people try forgiveness when they are emotionally uncomfortable. In the beginning, the bottom line for many is emotional relief. We cannot say definitively when anyone will feel less anxious and more settled inside. We do have some indication that it can be a matter of weeks, not months or years, as we saw in some of our studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While a specific answer cannot be given, we can say that our research results are encouraging. At the same time, the more entrenched the emotional turmoil, the more time may be necessary.