"Later...?"

I have determined that I do not like goodbyes. I'm sure everyone is thinking, who does? Unless, of course, its that annoying telemarketer on the phone or your aunt Edna that won't stop harrassing you about finding someone and getting married before your body falls apart. But, I am not average on my degree of dislike.... I DREAD them. I guess its from my former experience with goodbyes all being negative...ie...
Boyfriends leaving town...
boyfriends leaving state...
boyfriends leaving country...
friends leaving town...
etc...

Now, most human beings that have an attachment to someone would want to say their farewells. I- on the other hand- would much rather just not acknowledge their leaving at all. I don't want any stupid goodbye hug! I want you to stay, so obviously a hug isn't going to suffice. And then, there is the dreaded awkward, "so, yeah...i guess this is goodbye," your whole relationship with that person then flashes before your eyes (i'm sure much like death) and sadness ensues...

Then to top it off they usually add a "Later!" or a "Take care," cause there isn't really any appropriate expression for what is happening. Both so heartless and unsentimental, and might I add untrue. Afterall, there will most likely be no 'seeing of them later.' They get busy with their new lives, find new friends/ girlfriends, and are never heard from again (with a few minor exceptions.)

So, my point is that I would rather just pretend you aren't leaving; and remember the last time we hung out, instead of that fake goodbye. No more tears and fears. I will be blissfully ignorant of your leaving me. Its happened too much, I won't allow it anymore. You can't promise me you will call, write, or even remember me...but I can promise you I won't ever forget.