Forgiveness has long been regarded as a moral virtue, associated with emotional health benefits such as reduced anger and improved relationships. However, recent critiques argue that forgiveness may not always be constructive, especially in abusive situations. The article discusses three main criticisms: the potential for forgiveness to perpetuate victimization, the correlation between forgiveness and poorer relationship quality among abuse survivors, and the misinterpretation of forgiveness in psychological studies. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between genuine forgiveness and societal pressures to forgive, as well as the need for a consistent definition of forgiveness in psychological research. The author calls for collaboration between psychologists and philosophers to clarify the essence of forgiveness and its effects.