[quote]for the most part
'i want to be friends' is an easy let down for the leaving person,
and
is a source of false hope for the other person.

not always,
but a caution for you to consider. [/quote]

That's the best post right there...

I say it's fine to be friends..you betcha!! Why not?? life is short man...you never know when you might need that shoulder to lean on again.

Shame on all mean ppl.

Shame, shame, shame.