How to get back a person you ghosted?

[Anonymous]

I had mental issues last year and I stopped responding to my best friend's calls and messages and later he stopped trying

After I recovered , not a day goes without me thinking about him and our good old days... I could really use a friend right now cause I never had a friend after I ghosted him

Anyone had similar experiences? Thanks for the help

[Oliverlogan263]

Here are a few things you could try to make amends with your friend:

- Reach out with a sincere apology. Explain what was going on with your mental health at the time and that it had nothing to do with him. Take full responsibility for ghosting.

- Don't make excuses, but give some context so he understands it wasn't personal. Be honest and vulnerable about your struggle.

- Suggest meeting in person if he's open to it. Face to face is better to show you really mean it. Bring his favorite snacks or drink as a peace offering.

- Give him space if he needs it. Let him know you're there when he's ready to talk things through, but don't pressure him to forgive right away. Healing takes time.

- Prove you've changed by being a reliable, caring friend if you rebuild trust over time. Check in, really listen without judgment, and be someone he can depend on.

- Expect him to have doubts or confusion. Reassure him this won't happen again. Earn back his trust through consistent actions, not just words.

It'll be tough to fix things, but if your friendship means a lot, don't give up hope. Show him you genuinely regret what happened. I hope he sees how much you value his friendship and gives you a second chance, dude. Good luck!

[The_Sexpert]

Break the ice and call him, since you were best friends, I'm sure he'll understand you more than anyone

[rosemilk]

i think if you explain to him why you just disappeared, he'd understand

[laly520]

u gotta talk to him about it n explain why u kept distance