Dear Ex-Best Friend,

Wow. Long time no talk.

I feel like it has been forever since we have last spoken or even seen each other. It is so weird to think that we both live completely different lives now. I see you on social media once in awhile, and sometimes I wonder what goes on in your life. How's your family? How's school? Are you happy?

I always seem to reflect back on memories in elementary school, middle school, and high school, and the memories I've shared with you always pop up. Maybe it is because you were there through it all. The transition into different schools, all the school events, and of course, going through puberty together. We have both seen each other grow through some important stages in our lives.

I remember being with you when you got your braces taken off, and how happy you were when it happened. I remember you being with me when I first got my little friend of the month, and was absolutely confused with what to do with my life. But these are just the important stages.

I can also remember some of the best things we have ever done together. Whether it be going to a concert with our group of friends, making weird videos, creating the best hand shake in the world, and just being with each other 24/7. It was always just us against the world.

With the good moments, also came the bad. We would argue often, but why? I always felt like I was being blamed for having other friends or giving other friends my time, but I don't know why it hurt you so much. You were always my best friend, and I always cared about how you felt. I never intended to hurt you. But, did you know that you hurt me too? Making me feel like I had no say in the plans I make with other people? And getting upset at me for being upset about something that was beyond my control? I just wish you understood where I came from.

But, I've grown up.

I've learned from you that having multiple friends is okay, and that I shouldn't feel bad about making plans with different people. I learned that having more than one best friend is okay, and that it shows maturity to not feel jealous nor upset. I've learned to stick up for myself because of you.

You have blamed me for things that I did not need to be blamed for, but because of what happened, I have learned to fight for myself. So, despite us ending on pretty bad terms, I wanted to say thank you.

But, I apologize for ever making you feel like I didn't care about you or that our friendship didn't matter. I'm sorry for the days you felt like I wasn't being true and loyal, but I promise you, those were never my intentions. And lastly, I'm sorry I couldn't be the best friend you wished for me to be.

So, thank you for being my best friend for so many years. The memories we have made together is forever something I am always grateful for. Despite what happened towards the end of our friendship, I would not have taken anything back.

You were someone who impacted my life so much, and I am forever going to remember what it felt like to be your best friend. I hope you're doing well. I also wish to one day be able to meet up with you and catch up, but if that's not possible, I wish you nothing but happiness and blessings in your life.

Love,

Your ex-best friend