I find it strange that when people no longer talk to each other, their perspectives of each other change. Are we just conditioned to bedazzle people? Hopelessly Idealistic? Hopeful? There was definitely something special about that person, right? Why else did we hold them in high regard? I think if we were all just a little bit more honest and loving, we would see just how great people are even when they are not part of our lives.
Sound advice
How can someone expect you to treat others with kindness if you can't treat yourself with kindness?