The experiences I gained from them, the lessons learned, I wouldn’t replace-even the bad ones. They help a person grow, losing someone that doesn’t want to be A Christmas Story – He Looks Like a Deranged Easter Bunny shirt in your life any more is maybe cause to examine why and what went wrong, what could have been done? Were they ever worth it, did they or I ever really care or were they just using me or was I just using them? You are forced to examine choices you make without that reflection, you don’t grow from the loss and will likely repeat the mistake. Be alright with letting go someone, but remember to reflect on the experience of being with them.