Ice Age 3 - The Movie

Rebuilding trust with someone has to be done on both sides, the one who committed the offenses and the one who was the victim of your actions.

When you know your actions have caused grief upon a friend is simply saying your sorry enough?

(Offender)

Give them space, let them know what their friendship meant to you. Take responsibility for your actions. Communicate let them know how you felt and why you did what you did. Don’t make excuses for your actions as this will only cause more pain. Assure them you will not make the same mistake again. And then tell them how sorry you are for your actions. Reassure them of this from time to time.

(Victim)

Step back and take a look at yourself. Could something you have said or done been the cause of their actions? Don’t just say you forgive them and not forget because that only leads to your own insecurities. Since you are human you will also make mistakes and disappoint that person and may want their forgiveness one day. Every human relationship suffers hurt. But you both must commit to rebuilding the trust that was lost.

The ability to reconcile and spirit of humbleness will prove the depth of your friendship.