I have helped some that have stolen from me as well. The odd thing is its likely I would have given what was stolen if the person just asked me for it. I don't have much respect for theives and at one point completely despised them.
I have since soften my stance a little as everyone is "hard wired" different and have different life situations they are dealing with. Does this make it ok they steal, HELL NO but there's some circumstances in which I would be a little more forgiven then others. Forgiving isn't the same as forgetting and being more alert when said person is around will always take place if I find out said person is a theif.
Exactly! I'm the same way man, it's perplexing to say the least.
I too think like this. At first I was a bit pissed off, but I have to consider so many different variables, and I've learned in life that so many people are just not perceptive to what is right and what is wrong, and human perception is indeed unique for each and every one of us, so who the hell knows what is going through the next persons mind!
After some consideration and thinking, I really kind of feel bad for the guy, as you mention though, forgiving isn't forgetting, and he burned a bridge, now he'll never get anything from me ever again. I would help him in a life threatening emergency if I was present, but that's about it now that he stole and took advantage of my kindness.
Thank you for your thoughts my friend.
That must be very annoying experience @rentmoney. I wish it wouldn't happen again to any of us.