Dear Orit,

You and I were best friends, and I let my pride and jealousy come between us when Mary got her promotion. Instead of accepting the change, I allowed resentment to take over, and I deeply regret how I acted.

I did things that I am truly ashamed of—I spoke badly about you behind your back, disrupted your work, and made your life harder in ways you didn’t deserve. I harassed you, acted out of spite, and caused you unnecessary stress. Looking back, I see how wrong I was, and I can’t express how sorry I am for the hurt I caused you.

Orit, I am using this forum to ask for your forgiveness. I don’t want our friendship to end because of my mistakes. You meant so much to me, and I miss having you in my life. I wish I could undo the past, but since I can’t, all I can do is own up to my actions and hope that one day, you’ll find it in your heart to forgive me.

I love you, and I miss you.

Please forgive me.