Dear Long Distance Best Friend,
Living hundreds of miles away from you is no easy task. I took for granted being able to be on your doorstep in 10 minutes for a spontaneous breakfast date. When we lived in the same city, you were my go-to friend. We were both always ready and willing to spend time together, whether it be a Netflix binge or a night out or just running errands together. I knew I always had someone who would pick me up if I was stranded somewhere. I always had a prompt shoulder to cry on. A lot of my favorite moments from that time in my life involve you.
Now that you're several states away, I find myself longing to be by your side. I see you killing it and being the best version of you, and I just wish I was there to share these new experiences with you. You don't get home very often and I've done a really bad job of planning trips to see you. Inevitably, our friendship has taken on a new dynamic. Regardless of the physical distance between us, though, I am still so grateful for your friendship. It is really easy to lose touch with someone. I've had plenty of friendships fall prey to the "out of sight, out of mind" mindset. We have shown that distance cannot break our bond and that means the world to me.
I still talk to you every day. Even if it's meaningless nonsense, not a day goes by without hearing from you. I know all the gossip surrounding your roommates and your new friends. In fact, I am more up to date on your life than a lot of my friends who live locally. And you still have my back more than some people I see on a weekly basis. You were the first person to reach out to me after my last break up. You called me and talked to me the whole drive home. You constantly reassure me that I am beautiful and worthy of love. I can count on you for a pep talk when the world is getting me down. On top of that, you are removed from the immediacy of my problems, and can provide me with an outsider's opinion when I need advice. You keep me in check when I am wrong.
Although it might be some time before I see you again, I appreciate that you're an undeniable constant in my life. Our FaceTime dates may have fallen by the wayside, and our Snapchat streak is nonexistent. We stopped writing letters to each other after exchanging only a few. We both have busy, chaotic lives and plenty of commitments that could've driven us apart. Despite all the obstacles we face, though, I know you will always be there for what's important. I know I can confide in you and be silly with you and just keep it 100 percent real. And I hope you realize that you have the same support system in me. So, while I eagerly await being able to bask in your presence again, I will cherish every text exchange and every phone call. I love you so much.
Until our next cuddle session,
Your Best Friend Back Home
