Define Playing With Fire.

Old friendships rekindled, new sparks ignited; who's to say playing with fire is bad? While some are arsonphobic, others are pyromaniacs. Could this be yet another matter of opinion? The word "playing" would imply that the act of it was fun. However, the fire itself is typically seen as dangerous. All this adds up to the conclusion that one who "plays with fire" is an adrenaline junkie...a risk taker.

After a short-lived yet drama-filled relationship with a former friend, I've currently become closer with him again. For me there was never a problem. The problem arose from matters of his own heart and mind. So, he ran away from it...and from me. That action alone would put him under the "arsonphobic" category. His return, however, is most certainly the act of a pyromaniac.

In the sense of fire-play, there is no doubt he's walking a tightrope over a pit of flames. I would love to guarantee that he won't get burned, but when emotions take over not everyone knows how to keep from falling...

I would hope his balance has improved. If not, I guess we're both going down in flames.