Life, Love, and a Trash Can

Dear Best Friend,

I haven't fully appreciated you. I whine about not having anyone when the only person I truly can depend on is always there for me, and that's you. You always know me more than anyone else does and I absolutely wouldn't have anyone else. Yes, we may fight like an old married couple, but our arguments are silly and are resolved in about two seconds.

I wouldn't be a whole person without you. I couldn't make it through 8 hours of school every day without you. Without you, my life would be an endless spiral of mundane work and tiring social interaction.

We don't have to speak to have a conversation. I guess I never knew what that meant until I met you. Awkward silences don't exist in our vocabulary. Sometimes the clearest way to understanding each other is the aura of our silence.

But there's one thing you should know. I'm tired. I'm just exhausted of my life and the expectations thrust upon me by my peers and authoritative figures. I'm tired of the way I'm treated by other people outside our friend group.

But you know what? I still persevere through because I know I've got you.

And unlike the come-and-go "friends" we've found this year, I believe I always will have you.

Update: unfortunately this is no longer true and does not apply to that person. Carry on dear children.

Updated update: listen if the person this was aimed at ever reads this again, I'm sorry for everything but we had a great three years :)