[Oh, Spock. She's the worst one to learn from, with the worst coping mechanisms. She uses denial, and a generous helping of pessimism.

Of course, she wants to say something more helpful than that.]

I don't like it when someone leaves. And even if I tell myself it's better for them, I want them to be with me.

But, the only way for it never to happen at all, is never to meet them. And I wouldn't want that, either.