So, basically, a close friend majorly misunderstood something I told her a few days ago (she isn't exactly the best listener). She was mad at me but I took it up to apologize first assuming that it's the best thing to do. Today, she said she wasn't mad so I guess we're levelled off. However, it's still pretty awkward and tense. I'm really uncomfortable with this and we both have busy lives so I want to get our relationship back to normal quickly. Any ideas to ease up the tension and lighten the mood?

Thanks!

It's tough when something like this happens in a friendship. When has worked for me is just acting like nothing has happened. If you bring it up again or apologize too much, you remind the other person all over again. Just carry on and act normal. Talk about stuff you always talk about. The awkwardness will soon disappear.

Let me know what happens!

What exactly was this misunderstanding over. The more information we have the better we can advise on what is your next step in this friendship.

Friends do fall out over the most silly things sometimes,you never mean to,what sometimes starts as a bit of messing around suddenly then gets serious,you realise it's gone to far but it's now to late to correct it.

You have apologized although I am not sure she has accepted it! Both of you are very busy, so there is no point in me suggesting meeting up for a coffee or maybe a meal,however you did say that she was a close friend,which means you must know her very well.Why not buy her a small gift,nothing extravigant,but something that you know she would appreciate,maybe something she needs or of course, it could be her favourite chocolates or something similar.Perhaps even something cuddly where maybe there is a private joke between the two of you which only you two would understand,but there would be a meaning behind it.

I would also get a small card to put with the gift,saying very simple words: I'M SORRY.

Leave it at her house when she's not there.If she calls you you know that you are forgiven... I am sure she'll call.