Why Does Getting Over Feeling Hurt Take So Long?

Even unintentional hurt that we are made feel tends to linger.

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Someone that I care a great deal about hurt me.

Let me be clear about several facts in this matter. First — I know it was not their intent to cause me hurt. They were in their own odd headspace, and it made them less receptive to the impact their…