How to Find Forgiveness with a Friend
Let some time pass., Send an IM or email to your old friend out of the blue just to see what's up., Grab the chance to ease into a conversation about the troubles between you., Try your best to resolve any issues between you and your friend.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Let some time pass.
Allow your friend to cool off and think about what happened and possibly move on with their lives without you.
Patience is key.
Don't push for redemption. -
Step 2: Send an IM or email to your old friend out of the blue just to see what's up.
If your friend answers you, this means that they've calmed down and want to talk to you.
Be friendly.
Don't bring up the subject of why your friend is mad at you in the first place.
Talk casually-- "What's been going' on" "How's the basketball team doing" "I see you got that scholarship" simple things like that.
If they keep up the casual conversation it’s a good sign that they are warming up to your presence once again. , Wait for the opportune moment.
It’s better if they mention it first, but if they don't, you will have to.
Swallow your pride and apologize for whatever upset your friend.
Try to resolve the issue while both of you are calm, rather than with loud voices and misunderstandings. , Talk calmly about what really happened between you two.
Talk about what is true about the situation what got fabricated through the grapevine.
Maybe the entire event was caused by a lie perpetrated by someone else.
If you know you were the one at fault be sure to explain to your friend why you did what you did, apologize for it, and reassure your friend that it won't happen again, and that you value their friendship greatly. -
Step 3: Grab the chance to ease into a conversation about the troubles between you.
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Step 4: Try your best to resolve any issues between you and your friend.
Detailed Guide
Allow your friend to cool off and think about what happened and possibly move on with their lives without you.
Patience is key.
Don't push for redemption.
If your friend answers you, this means that they've calmed down and want to talk to you.
Be friendly.
Don't bring up the subject of why your friend is mad at you in the first place.
Talk casually-- "What's been going' on" "How's the basketball team doing" "I see you got that scholarship" simple things like that.
If they keep up the casual conversation it’s a good sign that they are warming up to your presence once again. , Wait for the opportune moment.
It’s better if they mention it first, but if they don't, you will have to.
Swallow your pride and apologize for whatever upset your friend.
Try to resolve the issue while both of you are calm, rather than with loud voices and misunderstandings. , Talk calmly about what really happened between you two.
Talk about what is true about the situation what got fabricated through the grapevine.
Maybe the entire event was caused by a lie perpetrated by someone else.
If you know you were the one at fault be sure to explain to your friend why you did what you did, apologize for it, and reassure your friend that it won't happen again, and that you value their friendship greatly.
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