Dear the Petty Person I Know,

I just want to thank you for all that you do. The countless hours that you spend dwelling over insignificant, meaningless details and events is truly impeccable… really. If it weren't for your poor, petty attitude, I would not realize how mature I am. While you’re stuck in the past, my head is held high. Without your rude, inconsiderate behavior, I would not realize how happy I am to not be miserable like you.

Thank you for showing me how not to act. Thank you for making me see how my life is so much better without you in it and how blessed I am to have overcome the grudge that you are still holding on to. I’m so sorry that the joy I currently feel is at your expense, as you are obviously going to remain petty for a long time (not really). Once you move on from this, you'll be on to the next situation, I'm sure. However, because it is your choice I won’t feel bad for too long.

You can choose to act differently, you know. You could take the high road like I have, but that just isn’t your style, is it? You think that by continuing to act the way that you do, you’re winning, right? Well I hate to break it to you, but by living in the past and letting it affect your actions, you’re actually the loser in this situation. Why can’t you move on? Why can’t you let it go? It is to the point where what has happened is no longer relevant and you should not let it have such a huge hold on you.

Why do you still blame me? Why do you hold me accountable? Is what happened so important? Will you always feel as strongly as you do? Do you think that other people don’t realize how you are acting? Nothing that happens is worth holding on to for as long as you are doing so.

Honey, let me break it to you. I moved on a long time ago. I spent my time thinking about what went down between us, but I realized that it isn’t worth it. Life is short and should be spent without worries and concerns. I like to focus on where I am headed in life, instead of being haunted by my past.

Oh, and if you going to be petty -- at least be slick about it. Don’t change your Instagram captions, delete pictures on Facebook, subtweet me, block me on Snapchat, or discreetly talk about me where I can obviously hear you. Let me break the news to you, I simply don't think about you at all. While you are concerned about me, I'm concerned about me, too, and not you. Plus, if you’re going to put serious effort into being petty, which I am sure is a lot of work, at least do it right.

You could be different, you know. It does not have to be like this! Think about how awesome your life could be if you swallowed your pride for .3 seconds and calmed down. I promise it would not hurt your ego. Also, just imagine how great that would feel! Pretty awesome -- I have done it and no longer carry the weight on my shoulder that you do. Hallelujah.

I’m living my life every day, worry-free -- are you? You may think you are, but unfortunately you care too much, which shows through your petty actions. I'm honestly laughing at your small-minded beliefs. Listen to the words that have been significantly overused throughout the past few years and let it go. It's to the point where I genuinely feel bad for you and what you are doing to yourself. Stop torturing your mind by holding on to your pettiness and be free! Unfortunately, I know you won't get over it. You'll keep dwelling on the past, continue acting immature, and will walk around with negative thoughts until you prove whatever the point is you are making. Guess what, though, if you don't have a problem with it -- neither do I! I will keep being me, happy, and free of negative thoughts. You can just keep being what you are, which is petty.