friendship breakup

Why is it, that falling out with friends is so much more painful than that of a lover?

With love, the arguments are hot and angry. Whereas, with friends, its just disappointment and sadness.

The feeling of chapters ending, and doors closing, and memories once cherished, tarnished. Leaving a bitter taste in your mouth, on recollection of times past

Why is it, that falling out with friends, is so much more painful, than that of a lover?

With a lover comes resentment, whereas friendship comes regret.

Seeing them on the street, looking down at the floor, pretending you never saw, pretending you never were their late night call, in times of need, and suffering.

Why is it, that falling out with friends, is so much more painful than that of a lover?

The gaping wound they left, will always be sore because friendships contain as much love if not more.