Dear Newlifestartsnow:

For a healthy relationship it is very important that both parties communicate effectively. She should have told you what about your talk behavior offended her, and best timing would have been right after it happened. That kind of feedback could have helped you: to evaluate the validity of her input, to ask her clarifying questions, and choose how to proceed. If she continues to refuse to communicate with you, that is very unfortunate.

You are not responsible for her lack of communication. See to it, best you can, in future relationship that communication is honest and assertive, as well as respectful, both ways.

I hope you feel better soon, and given time, I am sure you will. As long as you are distressed, pay extra attention to your driving and all your activities. Focus on the moment, bringing your wandering thoughts (about the ending of this friendship) back to what you are doing at the moment.

anita