August 25 Kiss and Make Up Day

Let go of resentment, grudges, anger, and indignation. This unofficial holiday encourages people to make up and reconcile with anyone they are estranged with – at work, school, or in their family. 

Conflicts happen in life. Disagreements are a big part of our relationships with others. Best friends, friends, families, and co-workers, may all experience them.

Apologize, forgive, make up,
Lots of the time, these differences can easily be set aside and forgotten. However, some arguments and misunderstandings can take an ugly turn, estranging and isolating people from each other.
Forgive and forget
Forgive and Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don’t Deserve (Plus) Paperback – September 25, 2007
by Lewis B. Smedes  (Author)

Kiss and make up is an English language idiom that means to forgive someone and be friends again with them.

A Second Chance

Kiss and Make Up Day provides a second chance – it is a day to set aside all difference and let people in our lives know that despite all the quarrels and the disagreements, they mean a lot to us.

How to Celebrate?

Being angry with a loved one or friend can be harmful not only to a relationship but to one’s own mental and physical health. So, take this day to let go of all the anger and make up with someone you have quarreled with.

Forgive for your mental health

Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness Kindle Edition  by Frederic Luskin (Author)

Did You Know…

…that in many cultures kissing on the cheek is a sign of respect and friendship?

Kiss and make up day