Friendship: arguments, understanding, making up

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apologise for

извиняться за

syn:

say sorry for

to say that you are sorry for something you have done

She apologised for losing her temper, and we were able to discuss the problem calmly.

If I realise I was wrong, I try to apologise for what I said instead of making excuses.

clear up a misunderstanding

устранить недопонимание

syn:

resolve a misunderstanding

to explain a situation so that people understand what really happened

I called my friend to clear up a misunderstanding about why I had missed her party.

Talking honestly can clear up a misunderstanding before it develops into a bigger conflict.

cool down

успокоиться; остыть

syn:

calm down

opp:

get worked up

to become calmer after feeling angry or upset

After an argument, I prefer to wait until we both cool down before discussing the problem.

Sometimes ten minutes is enough to cool down and see the situation more clearly.

fall out with

поссориться с

opp:

make up with

to stop being friendly with a person because of a disagreement

I once fell out with a friend because of a misunderstanding, but we talked about it later.

Friends sometimes fall out with each other over small things that are not really important.

feel left out

чувствовать себя лишним

syn:

feel excluded

opp:

feel included

to feel unhappy because you are not included in a group or activity

Someone may feel left out if all their friends make plans without inviting them.

I try to include everyone in group activities so that nobody feels left out.

find a compromise

forgive

have an argument with

have different points of view

lose your temper

make up with

misunderstanding

see another point of view

talk through