- 1). Give enough time for both of you to calm down after your falling out. You may want to wait a week or so until you feel like you can talk without getting too worked up. Your friend also needs some time to cool off.
- 2). Assess the situation. Think about what caused the argument, what happened during it and what was said. Once you can see things clearly, you can start thinking about the next step.
- 3). Apologize if necessary. If your friend feels like you did something wrong, or if you realize that you did, you need to be able to say that you're sorry sincerely. Many people can see through a fake apology, so if you can't earnestly admit what you did wrong, then don't try to apologize for it.
- 4). Call your friend. Forget about an email, text or any other form of impersonal contact. It's your friend, someone who is important to you. Make a phone call and let him know that you would like to meet up and, if possible, discuss things in person.
- 5). Hear your friend out on how he feels. Even if you want to apologize, your friend may still need to say his piece about how he feels about the situation. Take the time to listen without interrupting.
- 6). Look at things from your friend's point of view. Try to put yourself in her shoes. You're more likely to be able to understand where your friend is coming from if you can try to imagine what she thought and felt.
- 7). Explain yourself clearly. Watch your words and speak carefully. You don't want to make the situation worse by saying something that you don't mean. Make sure you also explain your side and how you feel about the situation.
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