Just about a year ago I lost a friend, a really close friend. And well...yes, I was to blame for this. She did something which I totally disagreed with her on, and well, I was so angry, and the matter was so serious, that we just stopped talking. A few weeks ago, I saw her in at school in the hallway, and I got this huge feeling of regret about everything. I realized that I miss her a lot, and that becoming friends with her again would be a big improvement to my life, which btw is quite frankly suffering at the moment. After I realized this though, it didn't make much sense. I don't know her anymore, at all. She could be a totally different person, and the fact that she could and most likely is still mad at me. I don't know how to deal with this.
alisonmarie answered Friday January 14 2005, 3:09 pm: Whenever you lose a person, there comes a time when regret enters your mind. The first thing you'll want to do is think about what caused the friendship break up in the first place. If it was a serious difference of opinion on morals or life, then you need to be realistic. Neither of you will have changed the deepest parts of who you are, and that problem will still be there.
If you decide the friendship is worth it anyway, then you'll need to communicate with her. Letters are good ways to talk to people: youcan get out everything you want to say without risk of getting emotional or getting into a fight. Of course, you can't be there to see the expression on their face or have a discussion, which could be the best option.
Either way, if this friendship is important to you it's worth talking to her about. If you find out she HAS changed (and you don't like it) or the friendship just won't work out, you have lost nothing. If she's willing to work things out and is a good person, then you've gained a lot.
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