A Seeming Demise

It is always interesting watching the slow and utter demise of a relationship. The repeated attempts at fixing problems by both parties until one of them makes a 'realization' and stops trying, cutting off the other person almost entirely.

"I really wanted to talk to you yesterday, I tried calling a bunch, why didn't you call me?"......"I had nothing to say.".............followed by....
"Arent we going to do something tonight?"......."I don't feel like it."....."Well then what are you going to do?"......."Maybe go out with a friend"......

And so it goes. All of the feelings are expected to be cut off immediately upon hearing the words "I want to break up". What was once intimate partners, now must become strangers, almost instantly. Arguments over puppy custody....

And so it goes.