[Luba]

Personally, I think if the relationship isn't constantly nurtured and cherished by both mates, the relationship will quietly slip away, one day one wakes up and realizes it's too late and it's gone. If problems arise, and one mate realizes the other won't listen or understand, the sadness and loneliness begins for the one that wants so desperately to communicate his/her feelings.

However, being a Positive Person, I think if a person invested a lot into the relationship and finds just a SPARK, a tiny, little spark, and opens up the communication, no matter how much time has gone by and could be painful, and both parties may be able to re-start , re-connect and a whole new and better relationship begins. It all depends on the two people involved and how important the relationship is to them. JMHO