One aspect that is overlooked, but which clearly marks the evolution of a personality, is the succession of breakups, conscious or not, which solidify what can be called the past and increase the list of what has already been overcome. Here, friendships come into play. Losing them without trauma, willingly if not voluntarily, is a sign that one is moving in some direction. Thus, not losing them should be a cause for concern, as should the prolonged absence of significant breakups, as they may signal unwanted stagnation. When one moves forward, something is always left behind.