A Lost Friend

I have never handled goodbyes well. I do not even like to supplement a goodbye with another variation such as "until we meet again." I truly believe saying goodbye to somebody is one of the hardest things that human beings have to face whether it be saying farewell to a friend, a loved one, a person that has passed away, etc. And sometimes we never quite say goodbye. We just don't and then we're faced with the tribulation of whether or not that person is still in our lives. Or should I say are we still in their lives?