Can You Forgive Someone Without Trusting Them Again? | A2 English Listening Practice

Practice your English listening as the hosts explore a difficult question: Can forgiveness and trust be separate choices? Through simple stories about shared secrets, broken promises, and canceled plans, they discuss how letting go of anger does not always mean returning to the same relationship. Learn useful expressions such as “give someone another chance,” “set a boundary,” and “earn back trust,” as well as the contrast pattern “I can…, but I won’t…”. You’ll also hear a respectful disagreement about apologies, changed behavior, distance, and second chances. By the end of this video, you’ll: ✅ Understand the difference between forgiving someone and trusting them again. ✅ Use “let go of anger” to describe releasing angry feelings. ✅ Talk about second chances with “give someone another chance.” ✅ Use the natural phrase “set a boundary,” not “put a boundary.” ✅ Explain how actions can help someone “earn back trust.” ✅ Use “I can…, but I won’t…” to contrast forgiveness with a future decision. Useful expressions in this episode: • let go of anger • trust someone again • give someone another chance • keep your distance • set a boundary • earn back trust 💬 Question for you: Can you forgive someone without trusting them again—and why? 👍 Share your answer in the comments, subscribe to ENGLISH AFTER HOURS, and continue practicing with another episode about relationships, communication, and personal growth. Chapters: 00:00 Forgiveness and Trust Are Not the Same 00:12 Would You Share a Secret Again? 03:21 Letting Go Without Going Back 05:28 An Apology After a Broken Promise 08:21 Chances, Distance, and Boundaries 10:32 What Would Make Trust Possible? 13:18 Six Ways to Talk About Forgiveness 13:57 Your View on Second Chances #EnglishListeningPractice #LearnEnglish #A2English #EnglishPodcast #EnglishAfterHours