Dear friends of time lost,

I'm sorry we grew apart. I never meant for it to happen. Sometimes it just works out like this.
We're not each others' first picks for a random food run, a celebratory night out, or a partner to go on a road trip. You're still a great person to spend time with, and when I send you an invite I hope you truly consider coming.
You weren't there for me when I lost my Grandma, but I wasn't there for you during your uncle's final days. I still prayed for you often and sent your family a card. I think of them with you sometimes.

We never fought much, but we never had much to fight over. We would talk passively if we disagreed. It was easy to stop talking gradually and change in our time apart.
I remember when we first met. That time you first introduced me to your family as your friend. The first time we spent multiple hours together in one day. I wondered if we would reach that best friend status. I could see us standing side by side in a "Best Friends" picture frame or smiling together at one of our weddings. I pictured it, and smiled. Soon those thoughts were far from my mind. I started working more and needed to dedicate more time to my classes. You got a serious boyfriend and went to another school.

I still like most of your pictures on Facebook or Instagram. I like talking with family and friends about the good times we had and the plans you made and goals you're achieving. I think about if things were different. Maybe if we became neighbors or worked closer. Maybe if we had more in common.

I'm sorry I'm not the best at balancing time between family, work and school. I'm sorry I don't have a bigger social life to keep you a part of. Time is such a precious gift, but I need to be selfish with it. I've got a lot of growing to do and it's hard to keep up with the lives of my family and friends and everyone thing else going on.
We know we aren't each others' priority, but we still care about each other. I'm sorry I can't give you much, but please know you will always be a part of my life in some way or form. If ever the chance we get to see each other soon or have another day of fun, you can expect me to meet you with a warm smile, ready to pick up where we left off.
Love,

yours truly