When Asking for Forgiveness Becomes Manipulation

In this chit-chat episode with my wife, we discuss the expectations placed on the offended and another way to look at forgiveness as a whole. If the offender entitled to forgiveness, does the offender really want only forgiveness or is there something else ? Where is reconciliation in the dynamics and is the offended obligated to reconnect with the relationship. Let’s know what you think in the comments.