Friends
By shihtzumama
@shihtzumama (290)
United States
December 11, 2008 8:17pm CST
I have a friend who I was getting to be fairly close with. Back in June we had a huge falling out and we have not spoken, via email, text messages, or phone. But I think about her ALL the time. It was my fault for the arrgument that we had, and I sent a apology letter right after it all happened, she didn't respond. I always say time heals all wounds. Its now been 6 1/2 months with no communication, but I miss her and want her friendship back. What do you think I should do?? Do I just forget it and move on, or do I try to re-connect with her??? Life is too short to go through life and hold grudges. I don't want to make her made if I did send her a email though and then if I did send a email how would you approach the situation??? Any advice is greatly appreciated, I think about this friend ALL THE TIME and miss her.
Shihtzumama
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@wshicat (1)
• China
12 Dec 08
If I were you, I will date her out, and chat with her tell my feelings.I will make her know I miss her very much and very cherish the friendship. If you have done this,she doesn't care , then I will give up the relations soon, and make me forget this unhappy friendship.
I don't know what's your opinion,it's just my point. Hope can good for you and your relations.
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
12 Dec 08
Hey mama,
Writing a letter or email is often the best way, but if you wrote a letter before then maybe you should try calling her. The only problem in calling is that she may not listen to what you have to say, where if you email her, she's more likely to read the whole email and react better. Maybe send an email and then a couple days later call her. I'm sure she misses you as much as you miss her. Good luck sweetie. I hope it all works out.xoxoxo
leenie
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
12 Dec 08
Hey Babe,
Yes, Just write what you feel. Don't make it long and drawn out unless it's a complicated situation. Just remember this. If she does not respond in a positive way or not at all, then she is not the friend you thought she was. That may hurt but at least you can move on.xoxox
leenie
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@shihtzumama (290)
• United States
13 Dec 08
Ok thats what I will do then! Your right, a true friend would work things out because life is too short to fight. So I won't be upset if she doesn't respond back to my liking or if she doesn't respond back at all!!!
I have you!!! Your the best!!!
Love ya ~
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@shihtzumama (290)
• United States
12 Dec 08
Thanks Mama.....I will try to write her a email today, I guess I should just write it from my heart right??? I will try it, at least then I have made the effort.
Christin
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@reinydawn (11643)
• United States
13 Dec 08
If this person lives around you, I would suggest you go visit in person and tell her how you feel. This way she knows you are serious about the relationship. If she is not willing to move on, then at least you have "closure" and are not wondering about it.
If she does not live close, call her and talk to her.
Sending e-mail/postal mail is so insincere, I wouldn't suggest that route unless it could be avoided. If you do go with mail, do postal mail and send a "miss you" kinda card.
Good luck!!
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@shihtzumama (290)
• United States
13 Dec 08
Thanks for the advice. I just feel bad about how our friendship crumbled and with the holidays around, it just makes me realize that life is much to short to live it fighting with someone.
Thanks again ~
Shihtzumama
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@wheel416 (1019)
• Canada
13 Dec 08
If I were in your situation, I would definitely make another attempt to contact my friend. Friendships and relationships are a messy business! We hurt people's feelings and they hurt ours. This is just how life works sometimes. Usually over time hurt feelings heal and we are free to move on in our relationship. However, sometimes time passes and those hurt feelings are not addressed and then we are afraid to approach the situation again.
With that being said, I would definitely try to make contact with my friend again. Either by writing an e-mail, or leave and a phone message. As others have said, the "ball" is then in her court. The next move will be up to her. You have taken the initiative to open the lines of communication, the choice is now up to her, as to whether she's willing to work on your relationship.
If she does not respond, it will be up to you, to then deal with your own feelings about the relationship, and then to let go so you will be free for other friendships. For me at least, it would be important not to focus so much on the why's or the what ifs. It will all be just guessing anyway, and you will never know the answers. Also, you say that it is your fault that you had an argument in the first place. Even if this is true, try not to take too much responsibility. Relationships are a two way street and we all make mistakes. You are doing all that she can to say " I'm sorry, I was wrong. I miss you, and I want us to have a relationship again." How she responds is her choice.
In the end, our relationship can only be worked on and repaired if each person is willing. If she is not, you must deal with your hurt feelings and move on because as you already pointed out, life is just too short.
Take care my friend, and good luck to you.
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@shihtzumama (290)
• United States
13 Dec 08
Thanks for the kind words and the good advice. I am going to write her a email because she no longer lives in FL and so I don't have a mailing address anymore. Then we will see how she reacts and if she doesn't respond then at least I know I made the attempt to fix the friendship and I will have closure and can move on!!!
Thanks again ~
Shihtzumama
@joerhonda (476)
• United States
12 Dec 08
If it were me, I would call her! Confront your fears! She may or may not respond or respond the way you want, but at least you made the move. Sometimes we have to be the strong ones! You'll never know unless you try! Call her and then the ball is in her court!
Rhonda
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@shihtzumama (290)
• United States
12 Dec 08
Thanks Rhonda for your advice, Its greatly appreciated!!!!
Christin
@stardustw83 (435)
• United States
31 Dec 08
I have a friend that this happened to with her and I. But it was her that made the bad move after she never really has gotten in touch with me. But i would love for her to try and contact me. could it just be possible that your friend never got the letter you sent if you did send one? I would try at lest one more time and see what happens. If you were really close friends she will forgive and forget and all will be well. Keep us informed
@shihtzumama (290)
• United States
31 Dec 08
It could be possible that she didn't get the letter that I sent her. I sent it to her private email, not her work email!!! It was all my fault for the fall out that we had, but I tried to reconcille(sp?) it right away, as I care about her and we use to talk to each other about EVERYTHING. I have found that since the holidays have come around that I started to think about her more and I really do miss her friendship. I think that I am going to send her 1 more email and really express all my feelings in it. I guess then like all my friends on mylot have been saying is that the ball is in her court and she will either respond back or ignore me and if she ignores me and doesn't try to fix our friendship, then she isn't that great of a friend anyways. I will keep you informed!! Thanks for your thought and advice!!
Shihtzumama
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