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04/25/2012 01:09 AM
iamnew2this
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My friend and I got into an argument. Now he doesn't talk to me. We had a few before and things would go back to normal after a day or so. But now I don't know seems different. I think I went too far and I apologized so many times. His birthday is in a three days and I want to wish him a happy birthday but I don't know if that a good idea.
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04/25/2012 01:47 AM  Top
Nienna
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I think yes, a heartfelt and sincere birthday message without mentioning the argument or apologies.

You wouldn't want it in the forefront of his mind. If you want to refer to it I think do so as a hope we can get together soon, or move on type message.

That's my take on it. I've had to do this many times with my sister. We have massive blow ups and the 'I'm not talking to you' episodes at least once every 18 months or so.

I hope it works out for you.

N.

I am not sick, I am enhanced.

People say these things take time. I say a nanosecond should be long enough.

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04/25/2012 10:56 AM  Top
centerseeker
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I agree with Nienna. Make the birthday wish and see what happens.
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04/25/2012 01:20 PM  Top
lj80
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keep it simple and wish the happy b-day. I haven't talked to my brother in over a year and I just consider it too far gone.
somedays every minute is a battle.....but I can only take it one minute at a time...

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04/25/2012 09:39 PM  Top
Joy75
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I agree with the others. It really is worth a try.
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04/26/2012 01:37 PM  Top
iamnew2this
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I'll get it a try. Thank you.

Previous discussions I participated in:
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Like old days.
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