war with bff
By 7thspring
@7thspring (233)
Philippines
October 26, 2011 12:42am CST
My best friend and I are currently having some "cold war". I think this was because I met my boyfriend when we're supposed to hang out together. I mean, I tried analogizing and stuff but to no avail. And now she won't talk to me. I hated her for that, so I won't talk to her either.
We text, but they're just one-liners sometimes I just text her a word for reply. I know that we should fix this up as soon as possible, because I can't stand a day without calling her and telling her how my day was. And I think she feels the same.
I'm so depressed and I don't know what to do. And we're supposed to go on a scheduled girls' night-out tonight. I wanna go but I'm having second thoughts with her around.
Do you have any advice? Who should make the first move?
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13 responses
@vyrose1988 (14)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
Don't be childish... If she hate you, don't hate her the way that she do. Instead, try to understand her cause she was disappointed about you. I guess that was already a long time ago, so come on make your move. It is better that you will go to her house or wherever she is and have a conversations. But start saying " I'm sorry and I miss you". With that, I'm sure your friend will smile back at you and hug you. Don't waste your time for waiting for her, make your move now before it's too late. :-) send my regards to her.
@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
Actually it happened only a couple of days ago. :( Thanks I'll try meeting up with her tonight and fix things up.
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@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
Hi! I'm so glad we're back to being bff's again. The "I'm sorry and I miss you" line worked! She said that she's sorry too. Thanks!
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@vyrose1988 (14)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
That's a very good decision. I'm sure she will be happy seeing you again. Just don't be shy or scared to her. Just be yourself. Good luck to you. I can't wait for the result ;-)
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@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
27 Oct 11
Hi dear, I would be very upset with a friend that goes out with boyfriend instead of me if we planned. But wow, she's not upset, she's angry. Try to talk to her, really talk. She seems to be a person that has trouble to forgive cause it's been a while already. If that is the case you explain to her, apologize and if she continues that way...dear, you deserve better. I'm sure you won't ever go out with your boyfriend if you have plans with her right?
I think she felt he's more important.
I became cold and distant with girlfriends that choose boyfriends over me, but when they apologized I accepted, if they didn't do it again ever it was fine but there are those who does it and men come first, it's okay but it won't be my friend. So I'm sure you don't plan on doing it again, tell her everyone is allowed to do one mistake.
If she doesn't forgive you, let it go, she's not worthed.
A relationship with a person, be it friend or husband that doesn't know how to forgive is never worthed dear.
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@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
30 Oct 11
Oh dear you are trying so much, she should value that too, it's not like you stab her in the back or something, she really can hold some anger huh?
Is she like a childhood friend???
Maybe you could give her a time like one, two weeks and meet in person. At least once just so she can feel your energy and look into your eyes, after that if she doesn't forgive then SHE is wrong, and you deserve better. Don't go after her forever, just remember that.
When someone doesn't want to forgive, they are the ones who are in the wrong side then. Everyone is allowed one mistake.
So she has two reasons to be angry. Maybe she's afraid to trust and get close again and get hurt.
@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
Hi Katie! Thanks. I would also feel the same. I guess I just made the situation worse because I rode on to her anger.
Anyways, I sent her a text saying I was sorry and that I miss her. It took a while before she replied that she's sorry too. We're back to being best buds now!
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
26 Oct 11
Well, your analogy was probably right. Did you call her ahead of time to cancel your plans? Do you do this often? Regardless, the best way to fix things would be to talk. Text her and appologize for whatever it is that you did that hurt or upset her. Tell her you miss her very much and would like to get together and talk it over. if she doesn't respond to that then you'll just have to wait until she has time to cool down.
@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
Actually, it was kind of my fault because I wasn't able to make arrangements ahead of time. So I sent her a text a last night that I was so sorry and I miss her. It took time for her to reply that she's sorry too. We're back to being the best buds now!
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
26 Oct 11
The answer is if you continue as you are, how's that working for you? Your choice to change something or just let it go on. If you don't make the change you leave all the power on her side. Do you want to do that? Blessings
@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
Yeah I think that makes sense. I actually said sorry to her and told her that I miss her. We're friends again! :)
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@locakai (166)
• United States
26 Oct 11
First you should always keep your dates with you friend. True friends stays, while boyfriends comes and goes. Instead of typing one word response, break down and tell your friend how you feel, let her that you miss her. She probably went through something and needed you, and guessed that you aren't the same person she knew. She may not like your boyfriend, he may have said something to her, or IDK.
All I know is that if your friend is important to you and you really can't tell her that you care and misses you, then why should she. Just tell her, ask her out for coffee, and let her know. If, not she is the one missing out being your friend.
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@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
Thanks! Yeah you're right. I was so stupid to go with my boyfriend on our scheduled hang-out. And she doesn't really like my boyfriend too.
Anyways, I sent her a text apologizing for what I did and that I miss her. It took a while for her to answer that she's sorry too. We're bff's again. :)
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@LaraTecson (726)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
YOU SHOULD MAKE THE FIRST MOVE!
DId you text your bestfriend that time when you were supposed to hang out that you would meet your boyfriend instead. Did you explain to her why would you rather meet your boyfriend intead of her? Or did you and your bestfriend planned this hang out for a long only for you to ditch her with your boyfriend? You know, whatever way I look at it, you are the one who's at fault. And you not talking to her is not helping.
Explain to her why you did not meet her. Explain why you'd rather be with your boyfriend. She is your bestfriend so I'm sure she'd understand.
7thspring, I know that when you are in a relationship, most of the time, you would like to be on their side. You always long for the presence of your loved one but hey, do not forget about your family and friends! Do not revolve your world aroung your boyfriend 'cause when he's gone, the one who would comfort you, the one who would stay beside you while you're bawling like a baby, are your friends and family members. Remember that.
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@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
Yeah. It was all my fault. I did not text her ahead of time about what's gonna happen.
I get it. You should spend equal amount of time with your bf and your bff.
Anyways, I texted her an I'm sorry and I miss you message last night. It was a while before she replied with "I'm sorry" too. We're bff's again! :)
@banta78 (4326)
• India
26 Oct 11
I would suggest clear any misunderstanding/ misgivings you two may have as soon as possible. From time to time, we can have small tiffs with our buddies, friends but it is always done sportingly knowing the other person will come around soon and it is all fun and play.
This is no time for ego hassles, so try taking the initiative. Remember you have much to lose if you both keep bickering as you will lose your BFF and also will feel bad later for making your BFF suffer over this issue.
Instead of simply texting one liners, express your feelings, share wonderful thoughts/ quotes with a few words thrown in, describing how much your friendship mean to you and how much you enjoy her company. Am sure things will work out soon if you persist and are patient. Best of luck! Have a good day, Cheers :)
@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
Oh thanks a lot for your advice. I think this one is the perfect best advice ever! I'll do that!
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
27 Oct 11
7thspring oh do make up as best friends are precious and y ou know you are feeling bad about it.Call her and ask if the two of you could not bury hurt feelings and go out on the girls night out.
you and her were friends before.Make the first move and set things straight. good luck and God bless.
@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
Hi! Yes this whole thing is not our first time. We we're best friends since high school! We're both licensed nurses now.
I actually sent her a text about how sorry I am and that I miss her. It took a while before I got a reply and she apologized too.
We're friends again. :)
@celticeagle (167026)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Oct 11
I think you should say something. Text her 'let's talk' or something. If she isn't going to and you are depressed over it then soemthing definitely needs to be done. And if you are hurting then you might as well do it. I hope you do so. It will get things out in the open and maybe solve it all.
@celticeagle (167026)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Oct 11
I remember an argument an old friend and I had years ago. It lasted until 2p. the next afternoon. We couldn't handle being away from one another any longer.
@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
Thanks for the suggestion! Yup I texted her saying that I was sorry and that I miss her.
She replied saying sorry too. We're friends again! I feel so relieved!
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@7thspring (233)
• Philippines
27 Oct 11
Thanks so much for your suggestion! I appreciate it.
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@rameshchow (4426)
• India
30 Oct 11
If you are your friend hide something, and not been in contact with you compare with past, then the cold war will starts. That will be the sad situation. We can do anything, our thoughts with them only.
The time can surely give a good answer for it, because true friends can never apart each other.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
30 Oct 11
How about texting: sorry. Like to go out together tonight?
Not that much words to text.
I think you both are childish and it can't be that hard to act normal again and text some normal lines. Someone has to break this childish behaviour and you won't be less if you are the one. This is what friendship means. Giving, accepting and forgiving and not making a huge problem out of nothing. Just ignore/skip what happend and go on with your lives.