Forgiveness

Forgiveness includes the removal of guilt or fault.
Forgiveness includes the commitment never to use it against the person in the future.
Forgiveness includes the a commitment not to dwell on the offense yourself.

Forgiveness does not include waiting for the offender to ask for forgiveness BEFORE you forgive.
Forgiveness does not prevent you from confronting the offender in love (not vengeance or retaliation but for restoration).
Forgiveness does not negate the inherent consequences of sin.