How to resume a friendship

It's always good to be in the company of that inseparable friend, whom you can always count on, exchange confidences, share the best moments. But when does friendship break? How to act when differences speak louder and fights happen? How to resume a friendship?

Open hearted

In a reconciliation of friendship, two attitudes are essential: leaving your ears and heart open. The hardest part might be making the mistake itself. It is an attitude that requires courage. Being aware of one's mistake is the easiest way to learn to act correctly. And most importantly, know that it should not be repeated.

Try to analyze how it all happened, put yourself in the person's shoes and try to understand their attitude. Think, put the ideas in order. Don't be afraid to be the first to apologize because this could be the salvation of a great friendship.

Step in favor of your friendship

Invest in rapprochement. Look for this special person and ask for an opportunity to talk. Speak calmly, show your willingness to make up for the mistake, and interest in restoring friendship.

During the conversation, give her a chance to speak. Even if she has something not very pleasant to say, talk civilly, without exchanging offenses. Listen to what your friend has to say, what she thinks, talk about the differences that came up and ended up disrupting the friendship over time.

A tip to make the meeting pleasant and relive the good times, is to bring an object that marked your friendship. It could be a gift she has given, a picture of you together, a letter, something that brings good memories.

No hurts

After talking and becoming friends again, try to forget about the problems that existed between you. Mulling over the mistakes of the past is of no help and only causes further disagreement. So if a boring situation that has happened has already been cleared up and the slips have been forgiven, don't bring this up again.

Starting a friendship may not be so simple, but it is worth a try. And don't forget that no one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes, so think carefully before judging other people's attitudes.

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