To the person that leaves their friends behind once they get a boyfriend or girlfriend,

I get it, you're head over heels for this person. I'm really happy that you could find a person that can make you feel the way that you do. However, what doesn't make me happy is the fact that you have left all of your friends in the dust while all of your time and energy is dedicated solely to them. The people that were closest to you before your new boyfriend or girlfriend walked into your life are now being put last for whatever reason.

However, I want you to always remember that I will still be by your side. If the time comes and they end up breaking your heart, I will still be there for you, and I will try to help you in any way that I can. Even though my first instinct is to say "screw you, you disappeared on all of your friends for months just to return to us when things went down the tubes," I will never say that to you. It happens every time you get a new significant other, but for whatever reason, I forgive you for abandoning all of your friends because I know you are hurting and you don't do it intentionally. You just get caught up in your new love.

I'm not asking for you to stop hanging out with your boyfriend/girlfriend. All I am asking is that you take some time out of your life to be with your friends, the people that were there for you and will always be there for you, even when times get rough. Every time you get a new lover, I can't help but think to myself, "will this be the time that we stop being friends completely?" Can you blame me though? You leave each time and only contact me and your other friends when you need something.

I just hope that the next time you date someone that you can take the time to be with your best friends. We will be there for you, even if you ignore us for months at a time because that is just what friends do and that is what we are here for.

Sincerely, the friend you've left in the dust