Genuine Mistakes

Question: what is the best way to get over an awkward situation that has affected you or somebody else?

"Right actions in the future are the best apologies for bad actions in the past"
-Tryon Edwards

Nikki: unfortunately, we are all going to find ourselves in situations that we don't want to be. These can occur at work, or even with family. The easiest answer is to tell yourself, not to get involved in other people's lives, but that's not how society works. We live in a world, where connections, family, and social media is in our everyday lives.

The best way to overcome awkward situations, is to directly talk to the other party involved. I know that direct communication can be the hardest thing to do, but in the long run, it will put your mind at ease. You will save a lot of guilt by being certain about the situation.

If it's genuinely close to impossible for you to talk to the person directly, then writing an email with your feelings, and sending it to them will help. Direct confrontation can feel hostile to some, but sending out an email/writing a letter, will put all the issues out on the table. It will give the other party time to think about it, and express their feelings in an email. You never know, the other party may even feel compelled to just come and talk to you.

Just make sure your email isn't rude, and you include that you understand it's difficult for all the people involved.
This may seem difficult at the moment, but talking about it is the best way to get over the guilty feeling.

Best of luck,