Forgive and forget.

The saying urges someone not only to pardon a wrong but also to stop dwelling on it. It presents reconciliation as releasing resentment rather than repeatedly reviving the injury.

It can express an ideal of moving beyond a conflict, though forgetting may be figurative rather than literal. It does not require denying harm, ignoring accountability, or abandoning prudent boundaries and safety.

Used when encouraging reconciliation after an offense or disagreement. It may sound insensitive where wrongdoing is serious, ongoing, or unresolved, and should not pressure someone to minimize harm or resume an unsafe relationship; forgiveness and trust need not be restored on the same terms.