To my BFF since the diaper days,

I wish we could have had the friendship that is seen in every coming-of-age movie. The one where you attended all of my family events and I could walk right into your house without even a subtle hint of an invitation. I wish we could have posted the greatest #tbt pictures on Instagram because our moms had gotten candids of us blowing out each other’s candles on our birthday cakes when we were 6. I wish you could have come over with my favorite candy and a feel-good movie when a boy broke my heart. I wish I could have helped you with your hair and makeup before our Senior Prom. I wish a lot of things, but I mostly wish that we had met.

I grew up in a military family, so every move brought me a new house, a new school, and hopefully some new friends. The girl who was moving away in a year or two was never a good investment for a BFF, so I was invited places but never stayed anywhere long enough to make a lasting impression. You may have had a few friends just like me, but can you tell me where they are now? I’m certain that you didn’t think of them when you were picking out bridesmaids or even making a list of people to invite to the wedding.

I may have missed out on your life, but I’ve been blessed to meet a variety of people that have all impacted my life in the short time that they were in it. I can’t imagine growing up in a different way than I did. One of the perks of moving around is meeting people from every walk of life, and it would be untrue to say that I wasn’t in touch with any of the people I’ve been friends with in a former location. However, I often wonder how my life would have been had I had you standing next to me.

As much as I wish I could have you by my side for the rest of my days, I understand that we weren’t destined to be together. I only hope that the girl who did end up being your lifelong best friend is as loyal as I know you would have been to me.

Lots of love,

Your BFF that never was