what brings tears to your eyes?

a few months ago, i broke a promise i made to a close fren. This person got furious and we had a couple of showdowns. we are not on talking terms anymore, becuz of what i did, and also becuz i can't bring myself to patch it up. i've hurt this fren, and this fren has hurt me in his/her reaction. there is an intense fear in me which is screaming "don't patch up! stay away! this is the best way to prevent anymore hurt on both sides!"
trust me, it's awful to lose a relatively new but close friendship this way. but it has also reminded me to treasure frens, especially the long term ones who have stuck with me through the years, who know me inside out, who can listen to any sort of crap theory i propose, who offer new perspectives when i can only see inky darkness, who i turn to when i am feeling down.....and the list goes on.

so this is just a simple note to all: remain true to your friends, and DO NOT forsake old frens especially.

p/s: dont ask me for details, i can't give any more. =X