Dear Best Friend,

We're really not even that far away. It's just weird. We saw each other every day, we spoke every day, we hung out every day. Now, it's just the opposite. While I'm forever grateful for the daily loving Snapchat, nothing will ever beat your hugs and laughter.

Our reunions consist of soul-crushing hugs, local gossip, and what we've been up to since that last time. You've met every single boy I'd ever dated and been there for every single heartbreak I'd ever encountered. Distance makes it harder for you to meet the new guy, and if he breaks my heart, it'll suck even more not having you there for our ice-cream/movie night/sleepover tradition.

They say high school was such a small part of our lives, and you were easily my favorite part. You're the friend that will come to my wedding one day, be the aunt to my kids, and be my favorite vacation spot. It's still weird not seeing you every day and knowing that we can't even count the days until we see each other again. You're the lifelong friend that's one in a million.

High school was a generally horrible place, but you made it so much better. We faced the drama together, celebrated the great times, and supported each other through the bad. We have endless inside jokes that no one else would ever possibly understand, and I know I'll never find a friendship like ours again.

So while we're far away, we can catch up with the occasional phone call. We can plan ahead for summer trips and fun, and we can miss each other while we're gone. Thank you for being my person and the best friend anyone could ever ask for, and I will always be proud to yell "THAT'S MY BEST FRIEND" in a crowd of strangers.

Love,

Your Best Friend