To the friend who is never there....

... but expects me to be.

Dear Friend,

We have had good times and we have had bad times. There have been times where we didn't speak and times of non-stop conversation. But lately....

Lately, it's like I don't exist to you anymore unless you need something from me.

Lately, it's like the only problems that matter are yours.

Lately, this friendship feels like it is one-sided.

How did we get to this? You've been burned. You've been tossed aside yourself. You came to me with tears and tales of sadness. I was there. I walked you through it. I helped you realize life does go on. You have dealt with more in these past couple of years than anyone else I know. I was there. I'm still here wondering why this same courtesy isn't applied to me too.

While I was there for you, I was dealing with trails and tribulations too. But you weren't there to be my shoulder to cry on like I was for you. You weren't offering kind words, prayers, or comfort like I was for you.

It can sound selfish. Maybe it is. But I thought this friendship was wanted by us both, not just me. I guess I was wrong.

I understand life gets busy. I've been known to use that line a time or two. But how long does it take to just write a small little note that asks, "Hey! How you are doing? It's been awhile."?

I shouldn't be considering dropping you from my life. I shouldn't feel so used either.

Dear Friend,

I miss you. But I refused to be used anymore.

Signed,

Your Long, Lost Friend