Would you forgive an ex-best friend years later, if they genuinely apologized for whatever may have happened?

[Kayla45]

Do you accept the apology? Or just ignore any attempts at communicating with each other? 🤔🥺

Yes, I'd accept the apology if it were genuine.

Accept the apology but still won't be in contact afterwards.

Indifferent, wouldn't care.

I wouldn't give them the opportunity to even speak with me under any circumstances.

[dynamicyandere]

I suppose so. But, I’d have my guard up and not trust them the same. Because I can picture this happening after I’ve become really successful. But, I would wonder if they coincidentally decided to forgive me or if they are trying to use me for clout and favors.

[dynamicyandere]

coincidentally decided to apologize*

[Ozanne]

I have always been the type of person to allow someone a second chance. However, with that said, it's been more for my peace of mind to know that I didn't have to wonder what may have happened if I didn't.

I have allowed people in my life a second time who genuinely were sorry and we moved on from whatever the situation was.

I've also allowed people in my life again who apologized but then turned around and either did the same shitty thing, or else did some other shitty thing that was along the same vein.

Knowing that perfectly good relationships were saved gave me peace of mind that accepting their apology was the right move. I also know that I offered the same with others who took advantage of it, and can honestly say I didn't try.

[Screenwriter]

I've already done this. Sometimes people make mistakes. And in my case we were both screwy, and there was little need to apologize. But if it's someone I truly love, almost anything is forgiveable.

They'd have to become serial killers to really burn all the bridges between us!

[Andres77]

Forgive if they apologized. Forget only if they made recompense for their actions. There is someone that caused a lot of damage. She tried to say hi a few days ago. Her actions were direct contributions to why my wife and I are divorcing right now. My wife willingly did what she did, this other person helped her. My kids suffered for about a year because of this mess and blamed me for everything. I’m trying to do everything I can to help my kids but this person is hanging out with them again. I see trouble.

[AviatorTom]

It really depends on what they did, but it's always a good idea to accept a thoughtful apology.

[Miristheiss]

Forgive? Yes.

Would I let them in my life again? It depends on what went down. There are certain things that are extinction level events. I may forgive them but they'll never be in my life again ever. Nothing could change it.

[JosyJosy]

Accept and then probably not remain in contact or at least keep them at arms length. You mentioned 'years later' so whatever they did must have been serious. I can forgive but not forget. You'll be treated as some friend on facebook, being on neutral terms. But you won't be part of that close friends group who'll truly know me.

[Katie1964]

I had a friend that stole from me, and continues to profit from that theft. He apologized and returned all the money (which he would never do because he loves money too much). So I will never have to make the determination.

[exitseven]

I would accept the apology. We have so few real friends in this life and it is tough to lose one.

[inhua]

anything outside of betrayal can be forgiven

[AngryCarl2]

I wouldn't expect an apology. I would forgive them after a period of time related to the severity of the offence. Friends are too important to lose.

[OddBeMe]

I can’t. I had a price on my head and he was a hired assassin. Knew all my favorite spots. Used our friendship against me. Gave me a nasty scar. I loved that guy.

Anyway he’s dead now.

[motownplayer2000]

Depends on what they did. But usually if they says “…have a nice life…” they hit you with that. I’m probably not going to hear or talk to you again.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Depends on what they did, why they did it, and if it had any lasting effect on me.

[Anonymous]

Most likely. I'm a forgiving person but it depended what they did and whether they'd actually changed any. a lot of people will apologize to you only to get a shot at round 2.

[LunarEclipse433]

There are more layers that should be available. I would forgive them but be cautious to see if they are as good as their word.

[Anonymous]

no, because it will always be in the back of my mind.

[zagor]

Sure, unless they had murdered someone or something.

[LavLavLuv]

Accept the apology but still won't be in contact afterwards

[driven159]

My ex-wives always said they were sorry for taking me for granted but didn't change a thing.

[Anonymous]

He might have to let me punch him in the face depending on what he did, but probably. I don't usually hold grudges.

[whereismyjohnny]

Probably. I don't hold grudges.

[Jkgordon]

It depends what she fid

[Tessafowler03]

After what she did to me. …never

[DextroShade]

It really depends on what they did.

[Jennz6]

Yeah because I don’t hold a grudge forever

[eagle1951]

it would depend on what they did