About 15 years ago in my early 20s i had a falling out with a very good friend. We lived together, and the friendship ended and we just never spoke again.
About two years ago I had really bad post-natal anxiety which led to a strange spiritual/midlife crisis. It coincided with seeing her in town and we both blanked each other. over the next few days I realised how much i had missed her, i ended up sending her long email apologising for my part in it, saying how i am different person now, and how much i missed her. Well she blocked me on everything and never responded...always was the type to bear a grudge.
This experience has pushed me to make more of an effort maintaining and starting friendships. There really is nothing to lose by reaching out to people, the worst they can do is not be interested.
Like with my old friend, she is not interested and thats out of my control, but I don't fear being rejected now, and have made the first move with making new friendships. I think in this currant climate, contact is really needed and welcomed
About two years ago I had really bad post-natal anxiety which led to a strange spiritual/midlife crisis. It coincided with seeing her in town and we both blanked each other. over the next few days I realised how much i had missed her, i ended up sending her long email apologising for my part in it, saying how i am different person now, and how much i missed her. Well she blocked me on everything and never responded...always was the type to bear a grudge.
This experience has pushed me to make more of an effort maintaining and starting friendships. There really is nothing to lose by reaching out to people, the worst they can do is not be interested.
Like with my old friend, she is not interested and thats out of my control, but I don't fear being rejected now, and have made the first move with making new friendships. I think in this currant climate, contact is really needed and welcomed