Every relationship goes through stages. The most unfortunate fact about a relationship that doesn't work out, is the inevitable path that both parties are on to become strangers. Many relationships follow a general path - through a set of different stages, one that brings the two strangers together, takes them through a period of deep emotions and meaningful experiences. Where and how each stage develops is ultimately up to each person. When things doesn't work out and starts to fall apart, it then returns them to where they began. While we always hope for the best, we often can't avoid the inevitable.