How much does someone's past matter to you?

How much does someone's past matter to you?

Past is a reflection of a person's attitude, behaviour and understanding of life at that point in time. A person's past may be full of mistakes, but it doesn't mean that people don't change. 

As life advances and people experience life, people develop maturity and a better understanding of both life and relationships. They are able to make a better judgement of what is right or wrong. At this stage, when they are trying to improve and grow, if you belittle them, it either breaks their confidence or prevents them from adopting better habits and lifestyles.

Always support and encourage those who want to improve. If they are willing to move on, don't hold them in their past.