Best Decision

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Among the known friendships that have seemed to last were forged when the now-celebrities were unknown people trying their luck in the industry. Hence, these best friends know each other’s struggles and successes. As they age, maturity follows and expectations of stronger friendships are common.

Nonetheless, these long-term friendships can be tested without warning and an innocent remark or photo can create cracks. When Female Friend 1 (FF1) expressed her opinion on a controversial issue, Female Friend 2 (FF2) felt slighted. Although the issue did not involve either FF1 or FF2 directly, the aftermath resulted in almost dumping the years they have spent building their friendship. FF1 and FF2 treat each like sisters and even share family secrets. Hence, when they allowed an incident to get in the way, many were disappointed.

FF2 was hurt when FF1 seemed to have taken a side that was different from hers. As she was feeling hurt, she did not call FF1 and she left text messages unanswered. When the two met at a common friend’s event, FF1 approached and attempted to kiss FF2. FF2 moved away, turned her back, and proceeded to her table while muttering words like ‘traitor and hypocrite.’

Before the host could serve the food, FF2 said her goodbye and said that she wanted to rest and not be stressed as the traitor was around. The host understood and allowed FF2 to leave. After a while, FF1 asked the host where FF2 was. The host replied that FF2 already left and asked FF1 what their conflict was about. FF1 was clueless.

When FF1 had the chance, she approached the friends who were seated with FF2. The friends said that FF2 was ignoring her for one major reason, that is, FF1 is a traitor as far as FF2 is concerned.

Later on, FF1 tried to reach out to FF2, but she only received nothing. FF2 continued to ignore her. Then, her fans informed her that FF2 had unfollowed her. Out of frustration, FF1 did a tit for tat and deleted FF2 from her list of followed personalities.

FF1’s predicament reached Her Advisor (HA), who immediately advised her to resolve the issue. After all, not making peace with FF2 can have repercussions on her career. Choosing sides on a celebrity issue is frowned upon by the public as well. Besides, the reality is that FF1’s projects have not been doing well and she does not have a regular show. Thus, the best recourse of FF1 is to get rid of pride and continue to reach out to FF2, as prolonging their conflict would be bad for her personally and professionally. After carefully reflecting on the words of HA, FF1 did what was right. Finally, FF2 gave FF1 a chance. FF1 apologized and things were resolved.     

‘It is not ‘forgive and forget’ as if nothing wrong had ever happened, but ‘forgive and go forward’, building on the mistakes of the past and the energy generated by reconciliation to create a new future.’ – Alan Paton

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