""Strong friendships require care, follow-through, and sometimes conversations that feel a little uncomfortable," said Kristin Anderson, licensed clinical social worker and founder of Madison Square Psychotherapy . "The good news is that most relationship ruptures can be repaired, as long as both people are willing to show up and try to work through it together.""
"Without meaning to, all of us will be rude to our friends or make hurtful mistakes at some point or another - whether because we find ourselves at different life stages that cause misunderstandings or simply because we didn't think before speaking or acting. Making a rude mistake here and there doesn't make you a bad person, just human, but that doesn't mean it's not your responsibility to repair the relationship."
""The line between being an inherently rude person or just having a rude moment is defined by your awareness, willingness to take accountability, and acknowledgment of room for growth," explained Layne Baker , a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles."
Friendships require intentional effort, consistent care, and willingness to address uncomfortable issues to maintain closeness. People sometimes act rudely or make hurtful mistakes unintentionally due to life-stage differences or thoughtless words. Repairing ruptures is possible when both people acknowledge harm, take accountability, and follow through with actions. Awareness and readiness to grow distinguish a rude moment from being inherently rude. Common missteps include offering unsolicited advice instead of empathic support. Friendships evolve as needs change, and open conversations help friends adjust expectations and continue growing together.
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