Ex-Lovers and Why They Can't Move On

Friends, why is it when someone stops dating someone they fail to let go. They do anything for attention - including, but not limited to little practical jokes that they are moving in the hopes of getting a reaction and testing the waters. Why are men so dumb as to fall into these traps? I don't understand it and nor will I ever understand it. I think it's because deep down neither party as it takes two to carry forth this ridiculousness wants to relinquish contact. It's rather pathetic and tragically human. I, on the other hand, am willing to throw caution to the wind and move along in life. Why can't humans be free to fly like me?