Disappeared friend contacted me through Facebook and apologized for disappearing. He stated he just freaked out. I understood. We both mutually agreed that we were not ready to spend time with each other and carry on our "friendship" as we had been. We did agree to be an ear for each other as it appears we are mutually going through the same grievance. If it weren't for him disappearing in the first place, however, I don't think I would have come on here to discuss my issues. Then I wouldn't have had so much advice that helped me realize that there is a reason grief is necessary. His disappearance and the advice received here forced me to look at why I was drawn to him so quickly, and to examine my feelings that I had for both him and the ones I was trying to cover up. I feel much better, none the less, to have received this apology.