As a human being it’s startlingly easy to do things you regret soon after. This can be especially seen in relationships where one thing leads to another and all of a sudden the person you used to talk to doesn’t want to talk to you anymore.
In the spur of the moment, one might actually view this as a good thing. “Well if they don’t want to talk to me, why would I want to talk to them” sort of train of thought.
But once the deed is done, the bridge is burnt and you’re too far gone, and the glaring fact that you were the one doing the wrong thing sticks out at you like a misplaced puzzle piece, that train of thought derails and you’re just left with that sinking feeling of regret.
At least, that’s what I’ve experienced.
The thing about burning bridges is that there’s always time to put out the fire, even when it seems like there isn’t. You can always take a step back and re-evaluate. Think out your words more before saying them, etc.
Unless you’re intentionally starting the blaze to get away from someone, of course.
At any rate, relationships come and go all throughout life so don’t get too hung up on it if your bridge is well and truly charred. Chances are it was probably never meant to work out anyway. No matter how strong you think that bridge might be, all bridges burn.
But hey, bridges are built just as easily, right?
Enigmatic Thoughts 