ESP. I think freinds break off for two reasons: either their nature do not match at all, or they fail to solve the problems bettwen them. It is my subjective observation that only similar-natured people stay as frineds long. If their nature is different, they break off eventually. I think that's better for those people aftre all. But similar-natured people also break off. In this case, they could not solve the problem between them. There are many possible causes of conflict between people. Miscommunication, difference of background, a long lapse of time without contact,etc, etc. But again, according to my very subjective observation, if the friends have the attitude to try to understand and forgive each other in times of conflict, they still could keep the frindship and even develop it to a higher level. Friendship, I think, means the attitude to try to underrstand one's friend. So why not forgive and tolerate each other? Friendship is, I think, too important to be ditiched by some mistakes on either side. I am defending myself who always make mistakes to my friends, who but always forgive my mistakes. Thanks to my friends. By the way, if you need an always-problem-creating friend, call S.O.S.