how do you fix trust after one mistake?

My cousin did something similar after a family wedding in Punjab too—turns out booze & nostalgia are a weird mix. My friend’s husband pulled back just like yours, went quiet, stopped asking about her day. Took them months to get back to normal, but they did. What helped? She started small: sent him a meme every morning, nothing heavy, just silly stuff from their uni days. He didn’t reply at first but eventually started sending one back. Then she’d say, “Remember when we missed the bus in Chandigarh & had to walk 5km?” He’d grunt, but later started bringing up old stories too. She also gave him space to be mad, even if he wasn’t yelling. Quiet hurt runs deep. One thing she did—asked him once a week, “Can I take you for coffee? Just coffee, no pressure.” Took 8 weeks before he said yes. You’ve already told the truth, which is huge. Now it’s about showing up, consistently, without expecting anything back. He might never forget it, but people can relearn trust & care, even slow & uneven. Also—talk to someone for yourself. This weighs on you too. One session helped me see that guilt can make you hover, which pushes people further. Give him air, keep showing you’re present. idk if it’ll help, but my friend’s now-8-years-married. Still has awkward moments, but they laugh again. That counts.