How do you stay friends with someone when every time you try you end up fighting but you still want to be friends?
Communication is key when it comes to solving problems, especially problems like these. Try communicating and figuring out the root of the arguments. Once you figure out the root of the problem and what really is troubling both of you, you can work together in order to fix it to the best of your abilities. This might require compromises and deep understanding but if you are willing to do the following for the person then we truly think it could work. If the arguments are irreconcilable, it may be best to give it some time and work individually as people and come back together as friends when both of you think it’s time.
How do you tell someone who shut you out that you miss them, that you want them back?
If they shut you out, there was a reason why and you have to let them heal. Give them time. After you’ve waited an appropriate amount of time (this can depend on the situation and the people themselves but when you think you are in the right state of mind to deal with, we would say to try it then), start doing small things to build up trust and a good foundation for the relationship. If you shut them out for a good reason while informing them of it then you need to think whether or not the person has addressed, or is trying to address, that issue. Sometimes you can also have issues that you need to resolve within yourself as well and if you are that person then get to the root of the problem and try to eliminate altogether for a fresher restart. If the other person is not willing to put in the effort, then it wasn’t meant to be. But if they are, then it is probably a relationship worth trying to regain.
How to balance social life between multiple friend groups?
Balancing your social life can be challenging. We speak from experience when we say you cannot have the same relationship with both friend groups because each is different. We recommend prioritizing one group, while – of course – remaining friendly with the other. If you have trouble with that, you could try scheduling which days you will hang out with each friend group (for example, on Monday and Thursday, you always hang out with group A, but on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, you hang out with group B). Make sure that you communicate well with each friend group, to make plans and make everyone happy. But most importantly, keep yourself happy, this could be a lot to maintain. If you are getting exhausted from running between your friend groups, it might not be worth it. In that case, you should stick with the group you must feel comfortable in and which makes you the best version of yourself.
By Jannya Bahra and Haley Patel
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