It's not uncommon for people to come in and out of our lives, and unfortunately this sometimes includes people who we used to call our best friends. Nothing quite compares to the feeling of no longer talking to the person you used to be best friends with and shared everything with. Life throws curveballs and it's how we deal with change that defines us, whether it's losing a job or losing a friend. And so to you old friend, I hope you're doing well.
Dear Old Friend,
First of all, I’d like to thank you. You were by my side through some of the happiest and some of the darkest times of my life. You were the first person I called when anything in my life happened, whether I received a bad grade in class or I talked to my crush. I never doubted your loyalty or your love because I knew you were always there and always would be. I never imagined the day where you wouldn’t be the first person I’d call.
We practically grew up together, your family was my family and your house was my house and vice versa. Your parents and grandparents raised me as well and I thank them from the bottom of my heart for opening their home and their lives to their daughter’s best friend. Your parents made me comfortable enough to be able to call them by their first names and that made me feel special. Sometimes I see them out and even though you and I don’t talk anymore, they still hug me as if I’d be over for dinner that night.
I’m not angry. I’m not bitter. I’m just sad. I could never blame you for our falling out instead I blame time. As we grew older, our lives got busier and busier and more complicated by the day. We started finding out our passions and unfortunately they were different for us. You wanted to go one direction in your life, and I wanted to go another. We tried our best to stay in touch and stay connected but sadly texting and calling became more and more infrequent until eventually there was nothing.
I still see you on social media and I admit I’ve gone through your Facebook and Instagram profiles reliving our good times. Sometimes seeing you on social media makes me sad but mostly it makes me appreciate the life we had together. Sure we fought but some of my happiest and best memories involve you.
We had so many plans for our future; we would attend each other’s college graduations and eventually be bridesmaids in each other’s weddings. Maybe someday we’ll reconnect and become close again, I truly hope so. Until that day happens, thank you. Thank you for being there for me, thank you for helping me grow as a person, thank you for making me the person I am today.
Even though we no longer talk, I still love you and I think I always will. You will always hold that special place in my heart and you will always be the best friend I had while growing up. I still want the world for you and I want to see you achieve your goals and aspirations. I’m still proud of everything you have accomplished and will be your silent supporter until the end. Unfortunately for us, however, when we got to that fork in the road of our lives, you went one way and I went the other, but maybe, just maybe, the roads will emerge once again.
Love,
Me
