To the boy who broke my heart,

Since our breakup, we've remained in contact, and we've been there for each other - not in despite of our past but because of it. I didn't think there was a reason to rid a person that I spent so much time loving. I love your humor. I love how childish and silly you can be. I love how independent you are. But I can't pretend that I love the way you've treated me. You've grown to be my best friend, but you and I know that'll never be all you are to me. After seeing you this past weekend, I realized I've always expected you to be more for me than what you could be. I relied and still rely on you for too much. It was easier for me to do whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted, because that made me feel like you still needed me. But you don't.

Today, I told you I couldn't see you anymore. Today, I made a decision that broke me even more than I already was, and I hope you understand it wasn't because I didn't value your friendship, it was because I'm too in love with you to keep hiding that. So starting today, there will be no more "just checking up on you;" there will be no more drunk dials, and there will be no more sleeping with each other just because you're lonely. I deserve better than that. You broke my heart the day you broke up with me because honestly, since the day I met you, I thought I would never have to date someone else. But I don't hate you for that. If it's not right for one person, then it's just simply not right. I will forever love you for who you are as a person, but I can't go another day loving someone who can't reciprocate that. I hope you have the happiest of days forever and that one day you will find a love that I found in you.

Love,

The girl who waited too long