To My Best Friend's Boyfriend,

Hey there bud. It's me, the annoying best friend, back at it again. I decided to write you a letter because going on two years as her boyfriend, there are some things I just have to let you know because, well frankly, you deserve to know.

First off, thank you for treating her well.

As her best friend, I know she deserves the world and more, and I am happy to report back that you have given it to her. Taking her to her favorite Broadway show for your one-year anniversary was an experience I know she will never forget, and one she won't ever stop talking to me about. Thanks for working a little extra right before Valentine's Day, so you could take her to her dream restaurant (It was so worth it; she had a great night!). Oh, and, because we both know how stubborn she can be, thank you for always admitting you are wrong. And, as a sign of your sorrow, for sending her flowers and cooking for her after every fight.

Thank you for always including me.

Thanks for never minding having me ride in the back seat of your car while she sits shotgun. At this point, I have easily crashed 20 dates, and you never mind my third-wheeling. And sometimes you probably do mind, but you still let it slide (probably because of her). I enjoy our three-person table at Buffalo Wild Wings and always splitting the ultimate nachos because they are her favorite.

Thanks for being a friend.

Over time, you have not only gained the title of my best friend's boyfriend, but a friend of mine as well. We have our own inside jokes, and I love hanging out with you and your friends. Group texts between the three of us are never considered awkward conversation; personally, I think our group chat is one of the most hilarious ones. I no longer feel guilty making fun of you because I know you will do it right back to me, and it is all out of love.

Thank you for being her best friend.

When I am sleeping or busy, I know she always has you to lean back on. Although most of the year, I cannot be physically there, only by FaceTime, I know you are there to take my place. You are there for her at her low points, after she's had a rough school day or when she's just sad and wants to watch a movie. You are also her biggest fan when she gets a new job or finds out she won her student government election. I am grateful to share her as my best friend with you.

Thank you for letting her still be my best friend.

We are so weird. I know that she knows that, but I am happy that you now know that and just plainly accept it. Between bursting into laughter at random times for 10 minutes at least over an event that happened sophomore year of high school to calling each other walruses and rabbits. At even the mention of dolphins and koalas, we go off on hour-long tangents about our hilarious and uneventful high school lives. Odd inside jokes are basically our forte, and we love making fun of people, as I'm sure you now know, so thanks for letting us still be us together. I applaud you still trying to be my friend and her boyfriend after the stuff we do; to be honest, it's kind of astonishing.

However, do keep in mind my friend...

...she is, was and will always be my best friend. She comes first for me. You may be the greatest thing to happen to her for now, but boy, you better be careful. As a best friend should, I am also her guard dog from shitty guys. She deserves the best boyfriend in the whole world, and if you can no longer fulfill your duties as such, be sure I will be the first to let her know she deserves better.

That being said, just know that up to now you have been doing a great job that I am truly grateful for. You are someone truly special to her, meaning you also hold a special place in my heart, as well. Honestly, keep up the great work because I don't want to have to kick your ass in the future.

Love,

Molly Rose