Complete Teshuvah is demonstrated only when the person faces the identical temptation again with full ability to sin — and genuinely doesn't. Anything before that is part of the process, not the completion.
Question 2
Does Yom Kippur atone for sins between people?
Yom Kippur only atones for sins between a person and God. For interpersonal wrongs, you must first pay what you owe, sincerely apologize, and be forgiven by the victim.
Question 3
If you publicly confess a sin against God, is that praiseworthy?
The Rambam distinguishes: public confession is praiseworthy for interpersonal sins (it honors the victim and deters others). But for sins against God, public confession is inappropriate — keep it between you and God.
Question 4
If someone refuses to forgive you after three sincere attempts, what happens?
After three genuine, sincere attempts at reconciliation, if the person still refuses to forgive, the sin transfers to them. You have fulfilled your obligation.
Question 5
What does the Rambam compare Teshuvah without abandoning the sin to?
The Rambam uses this vivid analogy: immersing for purification while still clutching an impure object is pointless. Teshuvah while still intending to sin is equally meaningless.