That is what happened then.

-What happened to your sock?
-Long story. Bottom line, I realized that sometimes love means taking a step back.
-Well, not always. I mean, sometimes it's better to interfere and sabotage stuff, right?
-Well, I think if you care about somebody, you should want them to be happy, even if you wind up being left out.
-Wow.

-How I Meet your Mother 7x04