Help me.. I can't seem to do the right thing in this situation.?

Question

One of my closest friends named Michael got into a fight with me..

I really don't remember what happened, though..

Well, Michael has always been there for me and always made me feel better, and he would treat me like a sister. And I would treat him like a brother.

After an 8 month relationship with my last boyfriend, I was left heartbroken. My last boyfriend lied, cheated and manipulated me during the relationship and Michael was always there to defend me/support me. And he can practically read my mind. And if you're thinking that Michael likes me, I am positive he does not like me in that way because he has a girlfriend of 1 year and he loves her with all of his heart. And I do NOT like him in that way either.

Not so long ago, we were hanging out and he said "I love you, dongseng! [dongseng means younger sibling in korean.]" and I was just joking around saying "People who say 'I love you' are liars!", but he took it seriously and just literally ditched me. After that, we practically lost contact.

1 Month after that incident, he IMed me on aim and said he missed me. I told him I missed him too.. and he said "I still can't believe what you said." I said, "I was joking, Michael.. I didn't mean it literally." but he said that I shoved it at his face.. or something.. I really don't understand why he's mad at me..

It's been 2 months and it's driving me crazy.

Today, me and my friend ran into him while strolling through the park. My friend is friends with Micheal, too.

They are very good friends. I told my friend that me and Michael got into a fight and my friend asked Michael if everything is alright between us. I don't know what my other friend told Michael, but michael came up to me and asked me "Is what he said true? Do you really miss talking to me?" and I just literally froze up. I didn't know what to say. I stood there looking like an idiot, not knowing how to face the situation. When it came to situations/problems like this, I would just shut up and not say anything.. It's weird.

And my friend and Michael left me standing there after 10 minutes.

Can you guys tell me what got him so mad,

and what's the right thing to do..?

Answer 1

Just tell him, you miss talking to him. It's true, simple, and probably just what he needs to hear. Don't let something so small ruin your friendship.

Answer 2

I should tell you to read your question because the answer is there.

But I will help you--in the moment of tenderness, he told you that he loved you, and you dismissed him. Until that happens to you, it will be difficult to understand what he is going through.