Dear Ex Best Friend,
I can't believe it's been nine months since I last saw you. And in three months, it will have been a year. It's weird to think about since I used to spend every day at your house. But I remember the last night we were together like it was yesterday.
For months you walked over me and treated me like garbage. Actually, you treated me like anything other than your best friend. And I guess eventually I just got tired of it. You were the one friend I could count on. You were the person I told everything to. You were always there for me and had my back when I needed you. We were like sisters and were inseparable. But that all changed. I'm not sure when it did, but it changed.
For the longest I was angry. Mad and hurt at all the things you said to me, but I eventually made peace with it. Since our split, I've gained new friends. We may not have the years of stories and memories like me and you, but that's alright. Because now I can make new ones with them. And they are the exact kind of friends I want to have. They are genuine and caring. They treat me the way you wouldn't.
I want you to know that I don't regret leaving that night and not looking back. You were a toxic friend that I had to leave behind. You can't be that kind of a person and expect your friends to stay. I'm proud of myself for walking away. After I distanced myself from all that negativity, I felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I deserved so much more than you gave me. But I also want you to know I won't forget the six years we spent together. We had some great times and unbelievable memories. I will never forget a single one of them.
I'm not looking for an apology or anything resembling it. I got the closure I needed to out of the situation. I hope the day we run into each other at our small town Walmart, we can look at each other and smile. Smile because of the past we share. The good and the bad. I really do wish the best for you. I hope your life is turning out exactly how you wanted it to. I hope your new relationship is everything you hoped for. I hope you are genuinely happy.
Sincerely,
Your Ex Best Friend
