Why Do People Choose Not to Forgive and Then Become Bitter?

Some people have personalities that crave drama. They will never be happy in their own lives, so try to drag others down with them

Depends on the situation and if they other person has been punished or not

I have been through two marriages but got over them quite easily because I know how to forgive. If I did not forgive then I would be stuck In that moment without turning over the next page.

It depends on the grievance and whether you feel you can forgive. Not everyone deserves being forgiven.

I have always been the forgive but never forget type. I will forgive someone but if they do it over and over then I will just move on. I don't hold any resentment, I just don't deal with them anymore.

I don't think you necessarily need to forgive to move on tho. Can only go on my experience, iv let go of the anger i had. I don't harbour any ill will but i wouldn't say iv forgiven them. There lies caused alot of damage to my relationships that are irreparable now. Still hurts, always will but iv come to accept that now.

I'm bitter and ill stay bitter over some things and I'll never forgive it doesn't bother me until I see that person then it comes out

It would depend on why they are bitter, some things can never be forgiven or forgotten

My late Mum taught me never to go to bed on an argument, to forgive & forget too..

I'm not a bitter person at all