After a failed confession, the awkward atmosphere often makes people feel overwhelmed. However, there are ways we can defuse the situation and keep the friendship going.
1. Accept the reality and be honest with each other
When you confess to the other party but are rejected, the first thing to do is to accept the reality. Don't try to change the other person's mind or forcefully redeem them, as this will only make things more awkward.
Instead of avoiding and remaining silent, express your feelings honestly. Tell the person that you understand his/her decision and that you hope to continue the friendship.
2. Give each other some time and space
After the confession is rejected, both parties need some time to calm down. Therefore, during this stage, it is best to give each other some time and space.
If you have made plans before, you can consider temporarily canceling or postponing them. Wait until both parties have regained a calm state of mind before communicating.
3. Maintain daily contact
Even if the confession fails, it does not mean that you cannot continue to maintain daily contact. You can stay in touch by texting, calling or using chat software.
When communicating, don’t mention confessions, but talk about some relaxed and pleasant topics to make each other feel comfortable and at ease.
4. Reshape friendship
Although the confession failed, the friendship between you did not Finish. Instead, it’s an opportunity to get to know each other again.
You can try to understand each other's interests, hobbies, living conditions, etc., so as to better establish a friendship relationship. At the same time, you can also invite each other to participate in some activities or parties to enhance the relationship between each other.
5. Don’t give up hope
Although your confession is rejected, it does not mean that there is no possibility between you. Sometimes, time and fate are the best witnesses.
So while maintaining friendship, don’t give up hope either. If you really like the other person and believe that he/she feels the same way, you can give the other person some hints or express your thoughts appropriately.
When resolving the awkward situation after a failed confession, the most important thing is to remain sincere and candid. Only in this way can a more stable and long-term friendship be established.
