One of the issues in life is the reality of  “endings.” They come in two kinds – happy, good, desired, and necessary – and – difficult, hurtful, undesirable, and sad. Facing them well is a matter of learning and commitment. Learning to handle them with wisdom, and accept the outcome regardless of whether it is “good” or “bad” demands our clear attention and perspective. Ending a relationship, for example,  is often difficult and painful, but mandatory when it is damaging  or dangerous to one’s future  well-being. Teen-agers often find themselves in an environment that pushes them to a wise and prudent end to a “friendship.” The introduction of alcohol, drugs,…