An Open Letter To My High School Boyfriend

Dear High School Boyfriend,

I know that it’s been a while and I know that this is probably very unexpected, especially coming from me, but I wanted to write you a thank you letter.

Thank you for breaking up with me.

That’s definitely a sentence that I never thought I’d say, but truly mean today. Through our breakup I experienced a great deal of pain, but I also learned how to overcome it. You taught me that personal reflection is my favourite coping mechanism.

Thank you for giving me time to find peace in being single and to become more confident with myself.

An opportunity to do so was exactly what I needed the most.

 

Thank you for not pushing me beyond the limitations that I had set for myself.

Because my great sense of self respect is something that I continue to take pride in today.

Thank you for confirming that I cannot please everyone.

I no longer care to.

 

See Also

Thank you for understanding that there is no need to force a friendship after being more than friends.

Sometimes space is the best solution.

Thank you for allowing me to realize that one day there would be someone who was willing to put in the effort that you lacked.

Thank you for teaching me that a first relationship and first love do not necessarily go hand in hand.

I believe that a first love is a feeling. You were a first relationship.

And finally, thank you for proving to me that by never saying “I love you,” I made a good decision.

Frankly, I’m glad that I saved it for someone who meant it in return.

Sincerely,

Your High School Girlfriend

Featured image source: pix-hd.com
Samantha Diehl

Sammie is a first year Marketing Management student at the University of Guelph whose passions include dance, yoga, fashion, and trying new foods. She strives to find artistic beauty in every aspect of life and hopes to continue make eyeopening discoveries by one day traveling the world.

Recent Posts

10 Tips To Help You Cut Back On Your Daily Coffee

Coffee is an undergrad's best friend, and I am in no position to be telling undergrads not to use it…

24 minutes ago

10 Secret Spots In Oakville, ON Totally Worth Checking Out

While hidden behind that of the big city of Toronto, Oakville has a couple hidden gems most people would drive…

1 hour ago

5 Springtime Soups To Make That Everyone Will Love

It's spring time and the means it's SOUP time! Springtime: (or March really) comes in like a lion and out…

2 hours ago

10 Easy Courses At The University Of Toronto

No, you didn’t read the title wrong- there are in fact SOME courses, even at the University of Toronto, which…

3 hours ago

10 Things To Do If You’re Broke AF In Hamilton

In my experience, the financial census of Hamilton, Ontario ranges anywhere from multi-millionaire retirees all the way to penniless students.…

4 hours ago

Sex In Public Spaces: To Do or Not to Do?

Whether you have done it or not, sex in public spaces remains a widely popular fantasy. To do, or not…

5 hours ago