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It's horrible when your best friends get mad at you. They will probably forgive you, but mending a friendship takes time and patience. Read this article to know how to deal with best friends getting mad at you.

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    Apologize. You're the one in the wrong, and instead of feeling guilty and having it fermenting inside of you it's best to come clean, accept that you did wrong and apologize. Say to your friend that you want to talk to them and do it in private. Say, " (friends name), I'm sorry that I (what you did wrong), I am deeply sorry and I hope that you will forgive me."
    • If the friend isn't ready to forgive you, don't get angry about it. Put yourself in their shoes- they as well as you are going through a lot right now, so follow step two.
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    Give them some space. The last thing that your friend wants is to have you pressuring them to forgive you, or you following him/her around saying sorry. Just give them some space. If they want to talk to you, they will make the first move. If you are waiting for months, your friend has probably decided to move on and make some new friends. If this happens, it's best to get on with your life and make some new friends as well.
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    Never be mean to your friend. If you have done something wrong, you should be mature about it. When your friend confronts you, they have every right to, and you would have done the same if you were in their shoes. Never argue back and accept that you did wrong and tell them this. This will show that you are a mature and conscientious person.
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    Never tolerate friends being nasty to you for a long period of time. If you are not being nasty to them, this could be bullying. If you feel that this argument has gone beyond a spat between friends, tell an adult.
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    Don't be angry if they go to a teacher. If what you have done is so bad that you get into trouble for it, it is very, very difficult, but you MUST NOT be angry with them. You must accept that what you did was wrong . Really imagine yourself in their place- you would have done the same. You know your best friend like no-one else- think of all the good times that you had. Not being angry with them is a very strong and mature thing to do and if you manage it, you should be proud of yourself.
    • If you need to, give yourself some space from them until you're sure that you can stop being mad at them.
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    Decide whether it is time to break the friendship. If you feel that your friendship cannot be mended, then maybe it's time to leave your friend behind. If you feel that your friendship is worth saving, and can be saved, then persevere. Either you or your friend have to make this decision, and if you feel that it's time, then it's best to sit down and talk about it then to let your friendship drift away or to have more arguments. Have a final talk and then draw a line under it.
    • Don't just not talk to each other ever again, just become acquaintances and go your separate ways. Maybe your friendship can be rekindled in the future.
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    Finally, don't let this put you down. You have done something wrong but it's not the end of the world. As long as you accept it, don't be horrible to your friend, and be sorry about it, your friend should forgive you. It just takes time. Don't feel miserable about it.
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