Well, this is it. It's time to say goodbye.

You were my best friend, and I couldn't imagine my life without you…until it became a reality. We did everything together, and some of my greatest memories were spent by your side.

I'll always acknowledge the good times we had, but it's time to acknowledge the bad ones, too. And the truth is…you were toxic. It was hard to admit, but it's time.

Most of the time, you were great, but when you weren't, well, you really weren't. I tried to be the best I could be, but you critiqued me just the same. You weren't afraid to give your two cents, and if I chose a different direction, it was a problem.

You lacked empathy toward me, too. It was always a competition of who had it worse.

They say relationships are give and take, but what happens when someone takes everything you have to give? If I had the world, I would've given it to you. But I couldn't, and I'm no longer apologizing for it.

When friends and relatives didn't like the way you talked to me or the way you acted, I defended you, but I'm exhausted. I chose you over them and pushed them to the backburner too many times. I put too much effort into the wrong relationship, and it's time that I reevaluated my priorities.

You were manipulative, and you knew it. I always felt like everything was my fault. I blamed myself for our arguments, and it always came back to something I said or did. It turns out, I was wrong.

I never felt good enough. If you weren't happy for me, I felt like I couldn't be happy for myself. I know now that I am good enough, and I'm not afraid to be proud of my accomplishments.

I thought you were the missing half I needed to become whole, but it turns out, you had to rip away a part of me in order to fill the hole. Well, I'm taking it back. I thought I needed you, but I only ever needed me.

I wanted you, but I don't anymore. I remember when you'd apologize and tell me that I deserved better. Well, finally, I agree. Which is why I'm bidding you farewell.

I'm stronger than I was before, and I am no longer apologizing.

Just saying thank you.

I was damn good to you, and I spent too much time and effort that went unappreciated, but thank you. Because of you, I won't be making that mistake again.

I'm not trying to bash you or call you a terrible person. I loved you, and I appreciated you. You were my best friend.

I tried to help you become a better person, not because I thought you needed improvement, but because that's what people do in a relationship. They help each other grow and succeed. I wanted the best for you, and I still do.

I wish you the best, but today, I surround myself with positivity. For the first time, I'm making my happiness the priority, not yours.