Originally Posted by
ScottFromWI 
Actually they are. I think your understanding of what amends are might make you think so though. They are quite different from an apology and don't always have to be given in person to the affected parties - which is of course not always possible. Are you referring to the affair in this specific case?
Then what does it mean to make amends to someone? If they never actually hear from you, and you never make up for having hurt them, how are you making amends to them?