Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Politics and Activism

An Open Letter To My Ex's Family

This is an open letter to my ex's family, thanking them for all that they have done.

Samantha Petrucci

Aug 09, 2016

SUNY Binghamton

13766

To my ex's family:

Things clearly did not go as well as I hoped with my relationship, but things happened, and this is where we are now. I want to say that your family holds a special place in my heart. You will forever be like a second family to me after all of the time we spent together and all of the memories we have shared. And even though things have changed now, I will continue to cherish the time I did have with you all.

I want to thank you for always making me feel like I was a part of your family and welcoming me into your homes. Thank you for never making me feel uncomfortable or treating me like an outsider. From family parties to social media, you have always made me feel like I was part of the family. I appreciate all that you did for me during the time I was dating my ex.

I also want to thank you for always speaking highly of me and never shunning me after my breakup. I know that it's easy to jump to conclusions and automatically hate the ex, but you have all been extremely respectful to me since my breakup. People come and go in life, but you never pushed me away because of the situation. Thank you for not allowing what happened between him and I to define me as a person.

You are all very special people, and I love each and every one of you. Although we will drift and will never be as close as we once were, I appreciate the time we had together. I was truly blessed to know and love you all. And although things will never be the same, I'm happy to say that we're all on good terms. You are all so special to me that to imagine not having any connection with you at all is pretty upsetting. It feels good to be able to say hello if I see you out, instead of needing to run and hide from you.

You've broken the mold and set the standards extremely high. Although I will move on to date other people, you're irreplaceable. I hope the next girl to take my place will understand how lucky she is to have you all in her life, and I hope to be welcomed into the next family and loved by them the way I was by you. We will all change as time goes on, and I hope we all change for the better. I wish all of you the best in life because you all deserve it.

Thank you again for your kindness and love over the past few years.

Love always,

Your loved one's ex

From Your Site Articles

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Lifestyle

10 Truths About Being In A Sorority

(For Girls Who Are Interested In Greek Life)

LaGrange College

1666

Rebekah Lee

I remember my freshman year oh so well. I remember feeling terrified the night before orientation. The one thing that I dreaded the most was not the new people, the new environment, or even the academic pressure. I was dreading having to talk to sorority girls about Recruitment. I remember cutting off and avoiding any Rho Gamma/Panhellenic Officer that came my way during First Week. I looked at them like they had asked me to cut my arm off whenever they asked me if I wanted to rush. To be honest, I did not even know what rush was, but I knew that I did NOT want to be a part of it. To me, it was dumb. It was a waste of money. It was a waste of my time.

And guess what? I did not rush my freshman year. I spent the first half of my freshman year isolating myself from everyone on campus. I spent all of my time in the library, and then (since I was a commuter) went back home once my work was finished.

Keep Reading...Show less

sorority life

Entertainment

10 Must Watch Shows During Winter Break

You've gotta do something.

Grand Canyon University

896

Netflix

Now that the semester is over, you are probably wondering what your purpose of life is beside writing essays and constantly studying. Breaks give you time for some rest and relaxation, and what better way to relax than cuddling with some hot cocoa and some Netflix. Here is a list compiled of shows that must make it into your binge watching sessions, with the website in which you can find it. Enjoy!

Keep Reading...Show less

must watch

Student Life

If Disney Princesses Went To Benedictine College

They would fit right in

Benedictine College

1636

The Odyssey

Tiana would no doubt be disappointed in the food our cafeteria has to offer.

And hopefully she would cook for everyone in her dorm.

She definitley would not take any 8:00 am classes because she would be up late baking and cleaning up the communal kitchen that are available in every dorm.

Keep Reading...Show less

disney princesses

Adulting

The Struggles of Being A Last Semester Senior, As Told By Michael Scott

25 reasons your last semester in college is the best and worst time of your life

Truman State University

1781

The day you walked onto your school's campus for the first time you were scared, excited, and unsure of how the next four years of your life were going to turn out. You doubted it would go fast and even though you weren't positive about what your future plans would hold, you had plenty of time. You figured out your major, added a minor or two, joined a handful of organizations and all of the sudden you're here. Your final semester of undergrad. Now you've got 25 problems and graduation is only one.

Keep Reading...Show less

last semester

Student Life

Syllabus Week At UD Explained By "The Office"

"The Office" understands the struggle of the first week back from winter break.

University of Dayton

1366

January 19th is the first day of the second semester at the University of Dayton, and students couldn't be more excited. However, the excitement that students are experiencing may be short-lived once they see what this semester's courses will entail. Although students will be happy to be back at Dayton, they may realize this semester will be more difficult than they predicted. Here are some things that happen during syllabus week explained by " The Office."