To me.. My relationships go through this vicious cycle no matter what.... here's my impression of it..
Stage 1:
Crush Period:
this is the time period where i go crazily in love with a creature of the other gender. I will have all my might in my hand, all the strength i need in the world to do ANYTHING for her. This is also the time when my wallet is near to being non-existent. I will spend all my cash.. no matter what, and still feel happy about it. I also have the constant adrenaline when the subject is in my visual range. To put it simply, experience the meaningless high of love.
Stage 2:
Crash Period:
this is the time period when the high feeling fades. Reality gets to me and i lose all that drive that was present before. I start swearing(again).. go nuts.. search for thrills.. and most importantly, live life as if i was nuts or realli pissed off. (Like what i did last night..) and live like a rock star, severely hang -over-ed.. unconscious.. and has no regard for common logic..
Stage 3:
After Burn:
This is the time after crashing and trying to kill myself through means like drinking. I get back my common sense, logic, and ability to not be affected by the gal that could torture me emotionally before... And from there, i will take up moral responsibilies to ensure that the girl doesnt get screwed by my dumb actions and to make sure that the ending to either the fling or something else is.. pleasent
Stage 4:
Independence:
this is when i can think that its good being single cause i'm carefree and can do what ever i like, while ignoring the usual loneliness and boredom of it. And when i start missing relationships, the cycle repeats and goes back to stage one. Sucks eh? hahaha.. yeah.. just hope i can break it.. hahaha..