Luc, I'm so sorry that right now is one of life's valleys and not one of its peaks.

Just a though, I don't think life is a zero sums game. I think it's quite possible for someone to be "ahead" in either the happy moments or the sad moments. You're definitely going to get some of each, but I think it's worth trying for more of the happy ones than the sad ones.

I like to think people leave me when they no longer need me. I mean I'm pretty self-contained and easily distracted. I do miss people, and I'm sad when they go away, but I suppose I do move on pretty well...I guess that's why I've always preferred to think that they were the ones moving on. That they no longer needed me and that's why we're not close anymore. I suppose when it comes down to it I'd rather be left than be the one to leave...if I'm honest with myself though I guess that might not be the case. Thanks for giving me something to think about.

One more little platitude I always particularly liked: "Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened"

Take care,

Kevin