Dear unfortunate soul,
I honestly can't say that I didn't see it coming, so, here we are. Outside of all of the butterflies, I knew that you were no good for my best friend, but I know she couldn't see it then. I was there for all of the outfits and texts that were precisely planned. I was on speed dial, in case she wanted to update me on any changes in the relationship. She fell for you from the beginning and who could blame her? What you don't realize is how much of a privilege it was to be with her, but, of course, you acted like it was nothing. She is one of the most magnificent people I've had the pleasure of meeting. In the long run, I guess your opinion was a bit different.
She never put herself first; instead, she focused on you. However, you only ever thought about yourself, not her at all. I don't know the other girl, but that really doesn't matter. I do know my friend and that's enough. My best friend deserves to have the world... when all you gave her was dirt. Rumors are exactly that-rumors.
But I haven't heard great things about the other side of this situation. Maybe the other girl is great— maybe not so much. The question is, if you didn't want a real relationship with either of them, why waste the time? Why sit there and lie? Did you convince yourself that nobody would find out? Whoever you decide to spend your time on, make sure you're worth their time as well. Don't shatter beautiful hearts that don't even deserved to be scratched.
I know that I am biased, but nobody ever deserves to be treated how you treated her (or them.) My best friend especially didn't deserve it. I want you to know that, after all of this has blown over, she will shine brighter than ever before. The amazing thing about her is her resilience. She can bounce back from anything thrown at her and come back ten times better and brighter than ever. I really envy that, honestly.
I hope, for the other girl's sake, that she too realizes her self-worth. Hopefully, she sees that she deserves not to be treated like she is something disposable. We all know that is exactly how you treated both of them. My friend, luckily, knows what she is worth, along with everyone still standing by her.
After all, I have to be sorry that you didn't realize what you had in front of you when you had the chance. Maybe, one day, you will. You'll think about calling her up when you're lonely, but don't waste your energy. Ultimately, there are no second chances in situations like these.
Have fun with life,
Your ex's best friend
