We never really fathom the value of a friendship, family member, or relationship, until it is taken away from us -- such as death, moving away, change of employment, etc. Do you agree, and if so, what should we do now because of it?

Parting is such sweet sorrow. Or so Shakespeare said.

But when friends or lovers part, or a death occurs, or some other separation, we all of the sudden are hit with the reality of how much that person meant. Whether we had a full and fulfilling relationship with that person and went through a lot together—or whether we have a thousand regrets of all we never did, and had so much time and opportunity. Parting is such sweet sorrow.

Do you agree? And what can we do now while we still DO have those special people in our lives?

This question may sound sappy to many, and no one wants to give sappy answers. But the feelings of loss and regret and grief can be devastating and life-changing when friendships and relationships are torn asunder, and there is no going back.