To the Best Friend I Fell In Love With,

I don’t think either of us ever intended to fall for one another, but when it happened there was no better feeling in the world that could match it.

As friends, through thick and thin, you were there for me. You were the person I stayed up until all hours of the night with talking about our values and asking each other deep questions. You were the person who took in all of my private thoughts and secrets and held them close to your heart, never to utter them to another soul. You were the person who did not judge my tears, my anger and frustrations, nor my weird outbursts. You were the person I trusted the most because over years of friendship you proved yourself an extraordinarily selfless and caring person.

The wonderful part about all of this is that you still are that person. Only now you are my best friend in a new and beautiful way. Now, our late nights talking end with kisses goodbye and silly inside jokes. Our days begin and end with “Good morning” and “Goodnight” texts. Finally, our days consist of the words “I love you” because I don’t think we will ever get tired of saying it to each other and that means everything to me.

I really do believe that some of the best relationships stem from friendship. Not all of them, but many certainly do. It gives people the chance to build a foundation of trust that forms purely from the fact that you care about the other person, and not necessarily the physical benefits of a relationship. It gives people time to grow together and learn about each other on a deeper level before ultimately falling in love with them, despite their flaws and their not-so-great moments. With each other, we have seen it all and you and I have built this connection that started years ago and has only grown and continues to do so.

Now, you are still there for me through thick and thin. You still soak in all of my secrets. You are still the person I go to no matter how I am feeling. You are still the selfless and caring person I knew years ago as just a friend, only now you have wiggled your into my heart and I intend to keep you there.

Thank you for all that you have done and thank you for loving me so unconditionally. I hope you never forget how truly special you are to me.

Love always,

Your best friend