My best friend, Jess, and I had a major fight that started over something small her borrowing my jacket without asking. Normally, I’d brush it off, but I was already stressed, and it struck a nerve. When I confronted her, instead of apologizing, she brushed it off, which made me even angrier. The argument escalated as we brought up old grievances we’d never addressed, accusing each other of things like being selfish and controlling. The fight ended with Jess storming out, and we didn’t speak for days. The silence was heartbreaking since she wasn’t just my best friend but also the person I turned to for everything. Eventually, I decided to reach out because I missed her too much. We met up, apologized, and finally had an honest conversation about how we’d both been feeling. Jess admitted she’d been feeling unappreciated too, and we realized the fight wasn’t really about the jacket but about deeper issues we hadn’t communicated. In the end, the fight brought us closer. It taught me the importance of addressing small problems before they grow and being honest about my feelings. Now, Jess and I laugh about the whole thing, knowing our friendship is stronger than ever.