Dear Ex,

                I feel as though the way I felt about you was misunderstood. You were just short of a princess full of class and elegance, you presence alone allured the gaze of all those around you. I however was not the same. I was naught but a pauper from the wrong side of the tracks; you walked around in designer clothing while I trudged around in baggy jeans and blank tees.   It was movie like the way we met, I was sitting in the terminal at KCI just returning from Brazil, you from Florida. It started with small talk while we waited for our rides. That turned in constant texting which brought a brand new and beautiful relationship to life.

I think the best word to describe it was inseparable, that untouchable power couple everyone else was envious of.  Then it went awry, that was a simple three letter word that ruined everything “sex”. You wanted to take our relationship to the next level, I didn’t. It wasn’t because I didn’t see you as an attractive desirable lover. It’s because I was afraid of falling into a love that was real, that was just make believe for the sake of those around me.

This wasn’t a high school relationship this was a real function give-and-take relationship in the real world. I was afraid, whenever we were alone and you held your body close to mine, I was afraid.  I just didn’t know how not to feel things for you and I knew sex would seal the deal, at the point I would have done anything and everything for you. The thought of someone having that much power over me made me cringe. You grew tired of the constant rejection and gave me an ultimatum not expecting me to turn around and walk away.

I always hear people say things like “hind sight is 20/20” or “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone”. Well I knew exactly what I had and fear let it slip away. I don’t regret having met nor the feelings we felt for each other, you made me strong enough to love another person, you made it possible for me to have the family I have today. For this I thank you, and for your friendship.

Sincerely,

The Best Thing To Ever Happen To You

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