if you can repair a burnt bridge, you didn't do it right!

bridges sometimes must be burnt to ensure that you cannot return to the "wrong side of the river" if you were ever tempted to do so.

if someone offended, hurt, or demeaned you to the point that you wanted to sever all ties with extreme prejudice, why would you later want to be able to easily reestablish relationship with them?

just shout, "I forgive you" across the water, if you become so inclined, and leave them to themselves.

if you are that overcome with desire to hug it out, you can always swim or buy a boat!

the bridge! the bridge! the bridge is on fire!