Over the past couple of weeks, there has been an influx of "open letters" to various people. Amongst these letters, I've noticed a common trend: they're all dedicated to people who are no longer present in the letter-writer's life - an ex best friend, ex boyfriend, ex favorite pizza topping...okay so I made that one up, but you get the point. What about the people that stayed though? The people that have been there while all these irrelevant pizza toppings were leaving you? They are the people that should get an open letter dedicated to them and this is one such letter.
Dear anyone who has stayed,
I may not tell you all the time and I may not show it a lot, but I love you. I love that you deal with me because let's face it -- that is a special task all on its own. I love that I can text you knowing I'll get an answer no matter what. I love that you respond to almost every single one of my snapchats that I put A LOT (none) of hard work into creating. I love how you know something is wrong when I tell you I'm fine. I love how you know when I need space. I love how you bring out my extremely weird side that should never be seen in public. I love the smiles, laughs, and entertainment you provide. I love how you never question my extremely questionable plans, but rather respond with, "Why didn't I think of that?" I could go on and on about why I love you, but this isn't a diary and I'm not that emotional so I'm going to stop.
Also, THANK YOU. Thank you for being there. Thank you for listening. Thank you for letting me cry, which I rarely do so I'm sorry if I startled you and had you wondering just what the heck to do. But you did it, so thank you. Thank you for picking me up when I'm down. Thank you for always choosing fries over guys with me. Thank you for being you. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Sincerely,
The person you will never have to worry about leaving you
Now, I know that was not a a long, heart felt, sad open letter, but that is the point. A lot of those open letters are pity parties. I'm sorry (no I'm not) if that is a tad harsh, but it's the truth. Get over it. They left. They're gone. Why are you wasting your words on them? Stop letting them steal anymore of your happiness and focus on the people that matter. Focus on the people in your present. Focus on the people who make you happy now. Focus on the people who stayed. They've been focusing on you, I think it's time to return the favor.
Special S/O to the people who keep me grounded; ily x a milli -- CE. LB. LF. ME. MP. MC. SM.
