Amanda
The advice might be for you to prepare yourself with strength and courage to go see him.
I agree about the end of a cycle, ditching the burden etc. However, I would also say that a 10 can mean an ending and renewal. So although this friendship may have ended and run its course for now, that there's the potential for the two of you to renew your friendship sometime in the future when things are different.
The advice might be for you to prepare yourself with strength and courage to go see him.