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To The Friend That Walked Away

Just remember that if one day you wake up and realize you miss having me in your life that you're the one that walked away not me.

Jordan Stotts
Jan 31, 2017
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
70
To The Friend That Walked Away
Gifted Minds International

Our friendship didn't end because we had a fight, we didn't just slowly grow apart, it wasn't something I did or you did. It wasn't any of that you just woke up one day and decided we weren't going to be friends any more I guess. At first I was mad and upset and didn't understand why and how you could just randomly decide that one day we wouldn't be friends anymore. We were such good friends before this day. I really just didn't understand. I thought maybe I said or did something or I wondered if it was something I didn't do or say that I should have. I was so confused for a little while.

But then it hit me. I don't need to try and be friends with someone that doesn't want to be in my life. I can't force anyone to be in my life when they don't want to be. Better yet, I don't want or need anyone in my life that doesn't want to be here. It wouldn't do any good for either of us. It would just turn into a toxic relationship. So I decided that I would gladly hold the door open for you while you walked out of my life because the only people I need in my life are people that want to be in it.

It took me a little while to get there and accept that we could not longer be friends; but, when I did it was such a relief. You were holding me back from being the best version of myself. When we were friends I didn't realize this but now that our friendship is over and I've taken a step back it's so clear. I was trying to grow as a person and you weren't and those things don't work together very well when two people are trying to be friends.

I will never regret being friends with you though. At the time it was what I thought I need or wanted in my life. We had fun, we had lots of adventures, lots of good times. But that's all in the past now and that's probably the best place for it to be. We had a good run but all good things must come to an end, right? I'll keep our memories of all our crazy times forever but that's all they are any more is just memories nothing more. I hope you're doing great because I am.

Just remember that if one day you wake up and realize you miss having me in your life that you're the one that walked away not me.

Love always,

The friend you walked away from

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