so this is what happens

TL;DR:
OP became very close friends with a guy who had romantic feelings for her, but she only saw him platonically. They agreed to remain friends, and they became very close.
Over time, several things damaged the friendship:

- OP avoided him because people constantly assumed they were dating, but she didn't properly explain why.
- During summer, she didn't return his calls, despite texting him throughout the day. He felt she didn't prioritize him.
- A close relative attempted susai around his birthday, causing OP to forget to wish him at midnight, something she had planned for months.
- OP started avoiding him at university while intending to plan a special meeting to make up for the birthday situation.
- She reconnected with old friends and became involved in organizing Freshers, which made him feel she was choosing others over him.
- When he confronted her, she poorly explained that she had been avoiding him because he liked her. He misunderstood her intentions and felt rejected.

Freshers was cancelled amid complaints, adding more stress.
After further confrontation and a family trip, he became distant and sometimes rude.
OP eventually had an emotional breakdown over text, explaining that she never wanted to lose him and trying to clarify her actions.
OP acknowledges that she made mistakes by avoiding communication and not explaining herself properly. She insists she never intended to hurt him or choose her old friends over him.
Her question: Can the friendship still be repaired, or have too many things happened? Should she keep trying, give him space, or accept that the relationship has changed?