How do you mend a broken friendship with someone you care for as if they are family?
140344
Only time will tell. A while back my best friend went behind my back and lied to me about dating my older brother, later finding out the reason she kept it a secret was because she was cheating on him with a guy from school. We didn't speak for awhile, nearly six months, but when she was dealing with a big emotional problem the only person she knew would understand and not judge her was me. And so she explained her problem and since we had such a long history and prior good friendship I couldn't turn my back on her and to this day we are still very good friends and now even our daughters are all friends and like to play together even if they are only between the ages of 1 month and three years.
522752
First, understand truly the view points of each one individually, and why they're angry with the other.  Then, get them together in a neutral place and YOU do the talking.. say.. this is how A feels, and this is how B feels.  And explain to them that you will not take sides, and that you will not talk to either of them until they've resolved their differences.  It's the best way to get them back to being friends, and it's also the best way to maintain your integrity.
178645
time will heal the heartbreak.........sorry hun\n\n.....i better call my mom
275430
There's nothing you can say that will really make your friend feel better so - just LISTEN.  \n\nJust being there with someone in mourning makes a huge difference.
692030
ok, there is no way to say it w/o hurting him too much. but if you want you can try this..a key point to remember is not to sound too angry. try to keep your calm and hope that it all turns out well...\n\n" i think that you are changing and i don't know who you are anymore. i don't think that we are in the same page anymore  and i think is best for me and for you to stop being friends. it was nice while it lasted but like i said we are in two different pages. i hope that you can understand. i wish you the best."\n\ni hope that this helps out. i wish you the best of luck.
295252
I don't know if there is a way to really get over it. She is your mom.  I do know how you feel.  My relationship with my mom has always been strained I always just let her say whatever and took it.  I eventually backed away and we didn't talk for a while. Then we slowly started talking again.  We still talk but don't have a close relationship.  I would give it some time and let her cool down.  Hopefully she will come around.  Hang in there.  But remember that even if she is your mom she shouldn't put you down and she should support you.  So even if you do have a relationship again with her don't rely on her for emotional support.
402263
try to deviate  ur buddy from the painful topic. don't leave the person alone,which might set him/her thinking about the past.watch comical movies.lend buks-trillers, adventure, philosophical, mythology,horror,(romantic 1s r abig no no).try to comfort the person by telling him/ her how special the person  is to you. go for shopping together..remember romantic things shouldn't  brought into the picture. try talking  to parents . drag the person into bright sunlight and talk about various stuff which interests that person.make him/ her forget that they even had  a problem. just make them feel special and happy .good luck  !
702354
i came through this situation too.. i have a cousin and we like so close together even tell each other secrets... but now we are no longer talk to each other maybe just greet and say Hi!!..it is sad because we act like we didn't know each other... we fell apart because my father and her father had a fight a couple years ago... my father didn't allowed me to be close to her and their siblings.. but now after my father get over the problem with my uncle... we kind of afraid to talk to each other... sometimes i cry because when i came back to hometown and we had a gathering i have no one to talk to.. now i always try to be close back to them.. i think it will takes sometimes to refresh our relationship back..just be patient and you'll see the results..
237230
Time.  That's what you need.  It always seems to hurt a little less.  Don't pretend the person is not gone, but.... don't dwell on it either.  Make sure to stay in contact with those that you love for support.  Those that care for you will come through NOW- more than ever.
913182
Just say no and apologize.  If they are friends they will understand, but you also must be a friend to them.  You may need to cut a few ties and keep just a few close ones and the others can be aquaintences.  Or you can have on big party a few times a year to make up for it.  I have too much family, seriously.  I can't possibly see them all as much as I''d love to.  But I can't dump them either.  My kids and husband come first.  It's very difficult but it's the only way it will work.  Have a great day.  Wow, I think this is the 3rd question I answered of yours.  Honestly I"m not stalking you.  You are just where-ever I am.  Wierd...
614821
Worst thing that you could do to your family??  Directly?  Indirectly?\n\nAnything can be forgiven if the one who is guilty of the transgression toward the family goes to each one of them, sincerely apologizes, and never repeats the transgression.\n\nUnfortunately, it will be up to the individual whether or not they are willing to forgive you.  Also, just because you're forgiven doesn't mean you will be allowed back into lives.  You can forgive someone; but you, very seldom, will allow them close enough to ever hurt you again. \n\nForgiveness from anyone is not a ticket to putting a relationship back where it was before the betrayal, and it's a very thin consolation for losing the trust of family. Sorry.
107990
Friendship is just as sacred as any other relationship, and need continous work. Talk it over, forgive eachother forwhatever...and go on.
864051
Dear Jessica,\nI'm sorry.  \n\nPray about the broken relationship and be patient with your dad.\nFor the time being just send holiday cards or Thinking About You cards and don't expect anything for the time being.\n\nWhen something your son does reminds you of your dad, write a note and tell him about it.  Send a picture.  Be genuine.  Love him.\n\nAbove all draw near to your heavenly Father who loves you, your husband, your son and your dad.
524223
Well it kind of depends on how badly the other person took the 'misconception', they might never forgive you, or they might not ever be as close a friend since they felt you betrayed their friendship.So actually there are more than one chance that you cannot revive the friendship. \n\nBut, if you are determined to try you ask the person to meet you in a neutral place, or go to their home after calling and letting them know you are coming, and then you tell the whole story and apologize profusely and explain it is all your fault and ask for forgiveness, if they accept then tell them that you miss their friendship terribly, and would like to renew it if it is all possible, and then you cross your fingers, because they are either going to say OK they missed you too,  or they are going to say you destroyed the friendship and they cannot trust you again. \n\nEither way, you will have your answer and you can go on with your life knowing that you tried.\nGood Luck
642739
First things first, you have to find out the truth about what happened. Then you make them feel guilty by saying something like "Why would you lie to me about that?" or "How could you not trust me with the real truth?" (That one might work better... lol). Then you don't talk to them for a while and let him/her sweat it out a little bit, and when they ask you why you aren't talking to them simply say "I'm sorry, but I cannot be friends with someone who is going to lie to me." Then when they apologize, say to them "It's ok, but it's going to take me a while to trust you again". That will make them feel really guilty and they won't want to lie to you again... but that's only if they care about you a lot. Good luck... I hope you and your friend make up soon. :)
364707
This is a tough situation.  This person has been your best friend for some time, but has taken a big turn for the worse.  My advice is to call or write her, and without getting too emotional, tell her how much you were hurt when she didn't come to your Quinceanera.  Hopefully, she will understand that this meant a lot to you, realize the importance of your friendship and try to make it up to you.  However, if she doesn't even after you've explained how much she hurt you, then she isn't acting like a friend any longer.  It will be hard, but you'll need to let go of her.  You deserve to be treated better than this by your friends.\n\nGood luck, and if I can be of any help - just write.
36580
first you have to sit them down.explain what and why the divorse has taken place.then explain that it wasnt their faults.then cry a lot make it make them feel really bad for not trying to help you out a little bit.i know this seems a little decietful but it works everytime