I'm presentingly attempting to manage your expectations as best
   I can. I don't know what they are but i am trying to discover
   them. I am here, at present, now. I am not at yesterday or the
   day before. The only logical course I have is now and future. To
   resolve a conflict, I need to know what expectations you have
   for me to proceed forward, if any.
   You are my friend. You are hurt by something I did. I want you
   to be unhurt. I need to know what course to take. That's all.