Well, I have to say I can understand the circumstances, but I really can't believe they agreed to spend Christmas apart!

And I really feel sorry for Lana. I'm not surprised things didn't work out with Tim. Like I said, she got together with him because she was on the rebound and she wanted to take revenge on Clark.
I can understand why she still loves Clark. And I can understand why you think she needs to be "free", so Clark won't be forced, Carol. I do agree that it makes a better story.

But I really WISH she would move on. Not just for Clark's sake, but for her sake. She's still in love with Clark, holding out for him.

What's going to happen in (three years, now.)? Is she going to have to watch Clark choose Lois? Why does she have to be put throught such torment?
(Not that I'm trying to say I want Clark and Lana together, mind you. I'm just saying Lana is a person, too. She shouldn't get ALL the raw ends, here.)