Forgiveness is considered a significant construct of positive psychology fostering well-being among adults. It is an intentional emotional and multidimensional process that involves overcoming resentment and negative emotions and further fostering reconciliation with oneself or others. Empathy is an affective response and ability to share and understand the perspectives of others, which notably promotes overall positive functioning known as well-being. While prior research highlights the benefits of forgiveness, there has been a research gap examining how empathy and gender differences influence forgiveness. Thus, the study seeks to investigate the impact of empathy and gender in shaping forgiveness while contributing to overall well-being. This study advances the need to understand interpersonal and intrapersonal components of forgiveness. A cross-sectional survey design was used, collecting data from 100 university students using standardized scales—the Heartland Forgiveness Scale (Kravchuk, 2022), the Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale (Ryff, 1989), and the Emotional Empathic Drive Short Scale (Karlstetter, 2017). Statistical analysis was performed employing a regression model and inferential statistics (t-test, correlation). The present study hypothesizes that higher empathy will be positively correlated with forgiveness and gender will serve as a moderator.The results of the current study will be discussed in the presentation. The outcomes of this research have both practical and theoretical implications and interventions focusing on young adults, enhancing counselling practices and mental health initiatives promoting social connectedness, resilience, and well-being. This research will help bridge gap in literature by promoting psychoeducational modules that focus on forgiveness and empathic sensitivity.