Text & chat prompt

Repair a friendship with a message

Repair a friendship with a message: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.

The prompt

Help me write a message to reconnect with [FRIEND], with whom I have drifted apart or argued.

What happened: [SITUATION]
What I regret or miss: [FEELINGS]
What I want: [GOAL]

Write a sincere, non-defensive message of about 100 words, plus a shorter version. Do not blame or demand a reply.

Pro tip: Send it only when you are calm, and expect that the reply may take time.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
  2. Paste the prompt.
  3. Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
  4. Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".

Prompt at a glance

Category
Text & chat
Works with
ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
Length
50 words
Fields to fill in
FRIEND, SITUATION, FEELINGS, GOAL
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Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.

What do I need to fill in?

Replace these fields before you send it: FRIEND, SITUATION, FEELINGS, GOAL. Each field shows an example in the prompt.

Should I paste private information into the prompt?

Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.

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