To forgive and be forgiven is to enter a world of freedom; its to be free of grudges and bitterness which block and damage love within us, like water hindered in its flow.
Its to be free of misjudging others which can block the growth of friendship as tangled roots hinder the growth of a tree.
To forgive is to share in the victory of the cross, when Jesus forgave those who harmed him so much.
To forgive is to be strong enough and to really believe that the person is bigger than any actions.
To forgive is to grow and to allow oneself to be forgiven is to grow old also into a deeper sharing in the forgiving love of God.