To the Friend that Took Me for Granted,

For years you were someone that I went to in my times of need. Relationship struggles with boys, family, other friends; you were the one that I turned to and vice versa. Well, I guess that's not how it works anymore.

I have tried my best to keep in touch, to reach out, but again and again I was turned away like I was some washed up stranger that you had no interest in talking to. When we did hangout, I was not a topic of conversation. Friends let friends be their personal therapist and that's what I was for you. I was always there when you needed me the most, but I cannot say the same about you. I would throw away any plans to be there for you because that's what friends are for. Recently, you found out that I was going through a rough patch in my life and didn't even have the decency to ask if I was OK. How is that being a good friend? The more that I look back, the more I see how common the trend was in our relationship. We never met halfway; I always went the extra mile and you'd always leave me in the dust. You only reach out when it's convenient for you. I get it; life's crazy and the older you get, the busier it gets. However, friends are friends and no matter what the circumstances you should always be there for someone, especially when they need you the most.

People think that betrayals are the worst in relationships between yourself and a significant other, but it feels a million times worse when it's your best friend. You left me in my hour of need not for the first time, but I promise you, it was the last time. Nothing is worse than feeling like you don't matter, but when that feeling stems from a friendship, it is no longer a friendship, but a toxicity in your life that needs to be removed.

I know that I can't blame our entire friendship going downhill on you. I'll admit that over the past couple of years I've slowly given up. The worst part about that? You didn't seem to notice or care. I don't want to leave a friendship that once brought me so many good memories in a negative way. So, I want to thank you for the many years well spent and wish you all the happiness that you deserve.

Sincerely,

The Friend You Took for Granted