Why isn’t the old friend calling? Stay tuned!

I (m/72) have tried to contact a former and dear classmate several times lately. I want to ask him a favor. Unfortunately, he didn’t have time for a phone call. And I get no reply to my emails. How should I behave now in order not to destroy a decade-long friendship?

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The silence of your long-time school friend leaves you at a loss and a little helpless. After all, you can’t ambush him behind a corner and force him to talk. You’re probably thinking about what could be behind your friend’s withdrawal. Without having discussed the topic with the person concerned, the head cinema is now running happily.

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