Hey there,

We met. We became close. We were inseparable. Years went by and we couldn’t imagine not doing things together, thinking and talking about anything and everything. We could talk for hours on end, we used to be so close. No one would’ve expected it to go this way, but it did and that’s okay. You were always there for me through all the awkward and tough times as well as the best times. You were my rock when I needed stability and my laugh when I was stressed or upset. Thank you for being you. You had your times of being arrogant and egotistical but that's what made you, you.

This isn't so much about you not making it into my next chapter, it's more so I didn't make the cut for yours.

We grew apart, we used to go together so well, people even thought we were dating from time to time, but we lost our synchronization so randomly. One day we were talking and laughing about who knows what and the next we weren’t prioritizing our friendship. Suddenly, we just fell off, but I don’t have any hostile feelings about it anymore.

You were the best part of my past, I will look back later at the friendship we had and hope that my kids will have a friend like I had in you. You meant so much to me and definitely made times more interesting. From passing notes and never reading them to you being a bit over protective, we’ve had our times but I wouldn’t change a thing. You treated me like a little sister, you tried to protect me whenever I talked to anyone new and always just wanted to see me happy. I don’t know if there were ever mutual feelings there as far as what our friendship was but I know that you always had my best interest at heart, and I thank you for that.

Thinking back to our memories used to sting a bit, but now I enjoy going through the countless photos. I like looking at all the firsts we experienced together and seeing how much we’ve grown. We have so many pictures that we were even able to make a book. Thanks for taking countless photos again and again with me when I didn’t like the way I looked or you didn’t like your hair. (number seven please). You are such a sweetheart and I wish you the best, I just wish there wasn’t such the disconnect from everyone during the first couple months of college. Don’t forget where you came from and all the peoples lives you have touched. We both have gone down our separate paths and that’s great, but it’s not permanent.

I can’t refer to you as my ex-best friend because that couldn’t be further from the truth. We are best friends that have drifted apart and gone our own ways. You’ll always be a friend in my book we’ve been through so much and I can honestly say I don’t think my past would have been what it was without you in it. No matter how much time goes by, I’m still going to be only a text or phone call away. I’ll always be here for you; you just have to reach out to reconnect.

Time has passed and continues to pass. I may not be the person you tell everything to anymore. I may not be able to recognize your facial expressions anymore. I may not be there to help you fix your hair, or call you out when I know you’re being untruthful (both to yourself and others). That’s okay though, I was in that position for years and I wouldn’t change that, but now someone else is able to get to know you and experience your vivacity.

We’ve made each other better people over the years having such a positive impact when it was needed most. I’m so thankful that you were a part of this chapter of my life. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the ridiculous photos and endless photo-shoots. Thank you for being my best friend, even though we aren’t the way we used to be, I wouldn’t go back and trade it for the world.

Much Love,

Your Friend