Sometimes, even when we’re not at fault, we still find ourselves in situations where the word “sorry” needs to come, either from us or from the other person. And in your case, asking directly is the right move. By asking, you give the truth a chance to come out and not let assumptions or misunderstandings ruin what should have been a good relationship.

More importantly, you’re choosing to let go. That shows emotional maturity, because not everyone can do it. Some people would rather hold on to hurt feelings and let a relationship fester when it might have been just a small misunderstanding.

From this experience, you’ve also learned that there are times when we need to have a conversation, not just wait. It shows that your friendship is stronger than the misunderstanding that happened.