Dear first love,

I didn’t do anything wrong, if anything it was you who turned against me and dated your cousin’s ex but this isn’t a finger pointing letter.

I tried to make amends. I didn’t want to start going out for coffee or anything. I just wanted to clear the air between us but obviously there’s still resentment, hatred – that’s fine. Life is short and I don’t want to die bitter. I don’t want to die hating people, I don’t want missed life experiences because of petty alliances and arguments. Your words hurt a lot but I understand where they came from and that you’re not ready to let go of the past -that’s fine by me. I will not respond with derogatory. I want to be happy, meet new people, and experience happiness. I won’t make you my motivation for revenge. I still wish you well. I will try to not cry, I will try not be take your words personal, I will be the bigger person.