Break ups

Tonight a friend who had just been broken up with by his girlfriend abroad, was conflicted about whether or not to go see her. Either to make up or to say goodbye. Hearing about other people's break ups is painful. The things that are being said are always too familiar. Feelings are always conflicted. Words always become insufficient and meaningless. One moment they say it's definitely over, and then they send a text message saying: 'How are you doing, babe?' People are so scared of saying goodbye, they fool themselves into thinking they don't have to. Perhaps it's time for a universal break up flow chart.