I've quarrelled with a very good friend of mine. I apologised but he keeps silent. What am I to do?

Answer 1

You have done all that you need to do, a quarrell is not the same as an argument, (not that it should make a difference between friends ) and a friend should really be more tolerant to a friend, sounds as if there is more behind this than you are saying, or perhaps know.

Answer 2

Well it is clear that you are the one with grit and maturity by apologising. Your friend clearly doesn't have the same level of qualities ..... and you can either accept that and give him time to level off on this issue or modify how you feel about him in the future. Unfortunately, some people seem to have a mental restriction in what they can and can't do in life ,,, and that includes making apologies or simply accepting yours with grace. The ideal situation here is that you both kiss and make up ... leaving you both feeling good about things ... but he simply doesn't appear to want to play ball. Keeping silent is his way of keeping face I suspect .... apologising may well be beneath him ... or he simply cannot handle the mechanics of it. Either way, give him time and see where it goes from there. Just remember, you are the one with the mature outlook here.

Answer 3

To be honest, he doesnt sound like a friend. Would you treat him this way? Probably not.

A big rule of thumb for life is to surround yourself with people who lift you up and make you feel good about yourself. Stay away from people who bring you down - it's a form of bullying and manipulation on his part.

You are worth true friends - remember that always. Keep good boundaries if you intend to keep this person as a friend in your life. Let him know that you are not going to keep running after him. You have said sorry - leave it at that.

He may get angry at this also, so be prepared that he may try to manipulate you even further by telling you how bad you are etc. Stay aware and surround yourself with other friends that support you.

Good Luck.

Answer 4

What did you quarrell about would help! Was it to do with you, has he got feelings for you?!

I would say that he is just being a typical lad and waiting for you to go round there and do all the chasing. You have said the words "sorry" but did you do it by text or have you actually rung him and said sorry but he is ignoring your calls? If so then just get out there and stop worrying about it, he'll come round in a few days.

Answer 5

the best thing you can do is just wait until he comes around. And if he doesn't, then oh well, You can't keep throwing your feelings out there for him to ignore and at some point, the slate will have to be wiped clean. The question for you is: In this argument, did you feel that you were right and are just apologizing to have your friend back? Or were you in the wrong and genuinely apologizing for what happened? because if the second is the case, then maybe one more apology and then leave him alone for him to come around.

Answer 6

he may be still annoyed at you as regards the row, some things are hard to forgive and forget, as you didnt ellaborate on the row, But, you have apologised, thats all you can do. Give him space and dont make any more issue of it.

Answer 7

Not much you can do if you've apologised. The next move is up to him and he won't accept your apology, you'll have to accept the fact. Sad, but true.

Answer 8

If he wants to act like a spoilt brat then leave him. He's obviously not mature enough to accept an apology with grace, or to have you as a friend.

Answer 9

so, you were in the wrong then? you apologised, which is a start. give him space...its probably the first time a woman has apologised and admitted she is in the wrong.. hes in shock, but he will get over it..

Answer 10

Nothing more.
You apologized. He is most likely still licking his wounds. Give him some time. If he doesn't come around, then perhaps he is not the friend you thought he was...