How Do You Fix A Broken Friendship?
Friendships are built on trust. Many a confidence is shared between two ‘good’ friends, and once that confidence has been violated, then expect the friendship to be broken. It is difficult, and at times impossible to restore a friendship, and most of the time, it will never be the same. • Say you are sorry but you should mean it; the person will be able to tell if you’re being sincere or not. It’s the best word to use, to explain your feelings. Leave it as a message on their answering machine if they have not answered your phone calls. • Explain how much you value and miss their friendship, and that you would like to speak to them in person. • Mention simply what had occurred, and how you wish you could turn back that moment in time. • Speak quietly, sincerely, and allow them to feel the pain that you feel, and the loneliness you have endured since the break up of the friendship. • Even under the worst of circumstances an honest face to face conversation may be all that is needed to re
Bad breakups aren’t relegated just to lovers. Friendships can be damaged too, and sometimes not as a passive-aggressive drifting apart scenario. It’s happened to everyone. A missed appointment, misunderstanding or off the cuff comment can skewer even the closest friendship. If you had a falling out with a friend, here’s how to fix it. Step 1 Analyze the friendship. If you had a great time with your friend and both of you benefited emotionally from your experiences together, repair the friendship. If you did all the calling, planning and nurturing in the friendship, or if your friend constantly flaked out or criticized you, consider letting the broken friendship lapse. Friendships can be as dysfunctional as romantic relationships. Step 2 Alter your behavior. Many times actions cause friendship problems. Think about why your friendship faltered, and be sure to fix any of the personality flaws that caused rifts in your bond. Step 3 Approach your friend. This can be hard to do, especially
• Talk to her/him. Tell them how you feel about what happened. Tell them that you want to be friends again, and point out certain things that you miss about them. If necessary show your emotions by crying or hugging. • Even under the worst of circumstances an honest face to face conversation may be all that is needed to reestablish a bond. • Say you are sorry. You have to mean it however; the person will be able to tell if you’re being sincere or not. It’s the best word to use, to explain your feelings. Leave it as a message on their answering machine if they have not answered your phone calls. • Be calm. Yelling at your friend will not help anything. • Speak quietly and sincerely. Allow them to feel the pain that you feel, and the loneliness you have endured since the break up of the friendship. • Explain how much you value and miss their friendship, and that you would like to speak to them in person. • Mention simply what had occurred, and how you feel remorse for what happened. • Le
