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Someone I loved hurt me and I no longer trust them—what should I do?

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When love is true, there is respect and trust.

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Why have you done such a thing to me? Please explain. And you may take time to explain that to me. You may like to write a long letter to explain to me why you have done such a thing to me. And I will reflect on it. We give the other person enough time to reflect and to write that letter. And maybe

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I fought with my parents, lost their trust; how can I regain it?

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I expect an apology before forgiving; how can forgiveness be unconditional?

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How can I guide my rebellious fourteen-year-old without exhausting myself?

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When suffering arises should I let the tears flow or suppress them?

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Does continuous mindfulness tire the brain, and how do emptiness and ego-detachment relate to the Five Mindfulness Trainings?

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I feel gratitude in meditation yet also make you a judging authority that makes me tense—what can I do?

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Living in the Sangha my anger rises more and lasts longer—why and how to handle it?

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The Peace Treaty asks to act within 24 hours of anger—can I have 48 hours?

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