Friendship

There are 4 stages to a Relationship. It starts as 'friendship' and blooms to 'lovers'. This is followed by a 'partnership' and end with 'companionship'. At each stage of this relationship, both parties must be able to adapt to the change in roles. (There are differences when you are just a friend vs. you are lovers). Inability to adapt may cause problems.

There are lucky people who managed to reach the Companionship level in this game called relationship. Then, there are people who stops at Lovers stage (for example). They can't move on to Partnership due to various reasons. One of them could be the inability to commit oneself to each other at the next stage.

It is important we understand where we are in this game and play our roles to perfection. It's okay to stop at a particular stage provided both party agree on it. Some chose to stay at Lovers stage or at Friend stage. Some chose to take chances and move forward.

It is also okay to end this game and start a new one (with other people I hope). Life's like that. The best thing you can do is enjoy the game at every stage and live without regrets. You did your best and if works out, good for you. If it doesn't, you have to move on.