On Letting Go

People often retreat back to old relationships simply for the comfort of it. They either feel lonely or bored, or sometimes it is just out of fear. But what is the reason for not being able to let go of a person that you never even had? There is little comfort or reassurance to be found in that person. In fact, it’s often awkward and nerve-racking to be around that person, especially with all of those "what if's" and "should I's" dancing around you both. You haven’t reached the point where you can say any and everything, and you assume the worst about the aspects of their life you haven’t been filled in on yet. There is no proof that a real relationship with this person would work, and the fact that it hasn’t happened yet says even more. So why not let go? The reason may not be clear, but for some it’s reason enough to keep holding.