We used to be such close friends, but we rarely keep in touch anymore. It's not because we don't get along, or because something happened between us, but simply because we've grown apart. It's difficult to remain friends when both of us are living our lives, and they don't intersect one another any longer. It takes a great amount of effort on both sides to maintain a friendship, especially considering we're not seeing each other often.

We used to be inseparable in high school, and now it's just not the same. We both go to different schools, have jobs, and are building new relationships, both romantic and platonic. We're growing apart as time goes on, and seemingly nothing can stop that. I try to reach out and make plans, but there never seems to be a time that both of us aren't busy. You used to be the person that I could text at the last minute, and you'd come over in a heartbeat. You used to drop everything for me, and I'd do the same, but it's just not like that anymore.

I guess we all have to grow up at some point, and maybe we won't be friends forever. I get that we're in college now, and we're starting to go our separate ways. At first, I was really hurt that our friendship wasn't the same. It's weird to barely see you, the person I was once so close to, and trusted with everything. You used to be the first person I'd text about a guy I liked, or whatever was going on in my life. You were always there for me, and I wish you were still around now.

I miss you a lot, and I just want you to know that. I miss all the time we used to spend together, all the memories, the laughs, and even the tears. I miss the way our friendship used to be. We used to see each other almost daily, and I'd confide in you about everything. You knew everything that was going on in my life, and I knew what was going on in yours.

I wonder about you, what is going on with you. You used to tell me when you went out on a date or got a new job, and little things that occurred throughout the day. Now, I just find out who you're dating through Facebook, and what you're up to through Snapchat. I never thought it would be like this; you used to be my best friend.

Even though I wish things could be the same as they used to, I realize they can't be. It's not realistic to think that we have as much free time as we did in high school, or that we are even around to see each other. I understand that driving to visit each other at school can be rough, and isn't ideal. I get that, I totally do. It's definitely not as easy to be friends as it was in high school. However, that doesn't mean that I want to stop being your friend.

Just know that I'll always be here for you, no matter what. Never hesitate to pick up the phone to text or call me. I'd love to hear from you, and get together sometime. I'll always care about you, and I still consider you my friend, despite how things have changed.