To start things off, I want you to know that I don't hate you. I never could. I am very thankful for all the memories that we had. High school wouldn't have been the same without having you by my side at every sporting event or having you spend the night at my house practically every night. We had some great times and I wouldn't take a single moment back.

We used to talk about how we would never let graduating from high school tear us apart. We were right about the high school part, but I never would have expected that a boy would be the factor in us choosing not to speak anymore.

For the first year that we stopped talking, I spent more time thinking about how I wanted to call you after a boy asked me out than actually being excited for myself. I spent so many nights wondering what you were doing or how your grandmother was. There were times where I just wanted to call and talk to you because no one else would understand why I was having a bad day.

I should have known this day was coming when you stopped answering my texts so frequently. You would never have time to hang out and when you did, you had to leave early because he would be getting off work later. I saw less of you in person and more of him on your Snapchat story. As time went on, I think I expected that we would stop being friends but never wanted to face the facts.

All it took was one fight over a text message and that was it. I haven't heard from you since and honestly, I’m not sure that I would want to. I understand that people change and that’s perfectly okay. You were such an amazing friend to me over the years and our days together served their purpose. I am very proud of you for working hard and excelling in life… but I won't put myself in a situation that makes me have to work for a friendship that you've already decided to end.

I was never asking you to pick me over your boyfriend. I completely understand what it means to be in love. I just didn't want you to leave me behind and forget about the nights when I showed up to your house when you were upset, or the times I helped you out with your boy problems, or even the time I yelled at a guy who wouldn’t leave you alone.

I would be lying if I said I wasn't hurt by your decision to push me out of your life. I tried to pull you back in, but I had to stop being the only one to work on fixing it. I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavors. If you were to ever call me for help there’s no doubt that I would pick up the phone, but it’s time for me to let go of the past and I’m sure you've done the same as well.

Thank you for all the memories and all the laughs we shared, but most importantly, thank you for helping me realize who my real friends were at the end of the day. I learned that not everyone is meant to stay in your life forever, but it’s best to hold on to those who want to be there. I hope your boyfriend listens to you sing "Like We Used To" at the top of your lungs, becomes super attached to your dog, and goes to Little Caesar's with you as much as your heart desires. We had a good run, but he obviously means more to you. But it’s okay, because I’ve finally found my forever friends. Tell your boyfriend I said thanks for being the friend to you that I never could.