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[quote=Anonymous]Well, at least you recognize that the resentment/dysfunction is unfounded and is your responsibility. So take responsibility and change your behavior, little by little.

Don't think you have to go from 0 to 100 and start being super close to her, but make some small peace offerings, and see how it goes. Call her. Send a nice holiday card. Invite her to coffee. Just make a few, small gestures and keep all conversation light and neutral. See where it goes from there.

If you feel like you need to directly acknowledge your situation before she'll take you up on one of these mall overtures, say something simple: "Sarah, I've recently been coming to terms with some of my own, personal issues. I realize that my behavior toward you has not been kind and fair. I've been jealous and resentful. It has had nothing to do with you, but I know it has affected you, and I'm sorry. Can we start small and start again? I might make some more mistakes along the way, but you are important to me, and I want you to know that." [/quote]

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