[WGRocky]

Assalamo Alaikum,

A few years ago, I became more religious. Before that, I had a very close friend of the opposite sex (while maintaining physical distance, etc.) I decided I needed to axe this relationship for my own personal better. But, I did not break away from the friendship in the best way. Looking back on it, I was really rude and strange-acting.

I want to apologize, but I recently found out he is engaged and moving on with his life. I really have felt awful --- for years --- for handling the situation so poorly. The thing is, I know he has already forgiven me without me ever out-rightly apologizing.

I just think I would feel better if I finally outrightly apologized for my behavior but am doubting if I should --- out of respect for his new life. I do not want to cause havoc on his life, so I have restrained myself.

Can my brothers and sisters give me advice on if I am ultimately doing the right thing by refraining?