How to reconcile a friendship
It made me 
"I found myself, became authentic again, and we're on solid footing."
How I did it: I found closure in my own mind, and we talk again. It will take time and practice, but we're on even ground. And I know more about myself, and won't compromise who I am.
It was really about me finding myself (again) and intentionally being myself, and being consistent, instead of second-guessing my instincts. Duh. I have good instincts, and I like who I am. No reason to skitter away from who I am, or modify myself for someone else in an attempt to guess what they want to hear or what they want me to do.
It's been a long time since I fell into this trap. Good to finally identify it for what it was, and return to myself.
