How to Make a Truce

Sometimes fights seem to go on forever. You may get to the point where you don't even remember what started the fight in the first place. If you're willing to let go of an argument, you can attempt to make a truce with another party.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Approach the person first. Although you may feel ready to make a truce, the other party may not share the same sentiment. Send him a text or email to see if he's ready to put the fight behind.
2. Apologize if you're wrong. Time may have helped you realize you're wrong. When this is the case, own up to your mistake and say you're sorry.
3. Agree to disagree. In some arguments, you may never have a clear winner. When you suggest a truce, just let the person know you don't feel that you're completely wrong, but you're willing to put your feelings aside to make amends.
4. Meet up in neutral territory. If the person's willing to make the truce work, you can meet up to discuss things. Pick a place that's neutral, like school, the library or the mall.
5. Promise that you'll both abide by the truce. You don't have to draw anything up, but you should both agree to the terms of the truce. This may involve never discussing the conflict again.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't attempt to make a truce with a person who's clearly not ready. If she's still mad or spreading rumors about you, leave it alone.
• Don't make a truce and then back out of it. Make sure you're ready to put the fight to rest.