when ego gets in the way, everything gets ruined

Absolutely!!!!

we give it all the different names to justify our actions.

Yip - denial, denial, denial.

I feel sad for people who cannot move ahead with their emotions.

Agreed - or at least be honest enough with themselves to have a little introspection.

Personally for me, I always draw that boundary around me and never get into anyone's personal matters then be it my very close circle also. So, I know I am going to be ok.

Glad to hear that :)