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Dear A,

You have been a constant in my life for 11 years. Oh sure, we only fooled around the first two years in the greenhouse, but we’ve been mutually exclusive for the past 9 years.

We’ve shared a lot of good times – a handful of great times – and our relationship survived more than its share of mishaps and mayhem. But you helped me see the world, supported my personal and professional growth, provided comfort and shelter, and introduced me to a lot of wonderful people.

You were often there when I needed you, and I was there for you, too. Even when some of my family and friends didn't care too much for you, I stood by you and guided others to feel good about you too.

So, it’s hard to tell you this, but in the past few months I have been seriously thinking about ending our relationship. I did consider trying to take our relationship in a new direction, finding different things to do together, but I feel the only way to preserve what we once had is to end this for good. And I have a hunch you have grown tired of me too.

The truth is I’ve moved on. Next week I'm going on a trip out west, and while I’ve always kept in touch while I traveled, you won’t be hearing from me this time. Let’s face it – letting you tag along would just be awkward now.

While it is a little sad for me knowing I won't be able to rely on you anymore, some of my friends still do. Be good to them.

Best Regards,
Suzie

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Comments

This is the best leaving note I have seen!

Best wishes for the future Suzie! I am sure it will be a blast for you!

Us old timers are dropping like flies... Congrats on making the jump. It's fun out here!

Ha - thanks, Will. And thank you for the wishes as well - I'm very excited about the future and taking a big leap across the country (but not quite as far across as you - I'm stopping in Denver.;)

Kevin, thanks! There's barely anyone left at AOL - amazing! I have been watching your tweets and I'm glad you guys are settling in so quickly.

This was a spectacular post and, I think, says what many of the faithful feel (or felt). It's all good. Really.

Thanks, Nancie. I'm definitely feeling like it's all good.

Hi Suzie -- good luck and have fun out west.

Thanks, Joe!!

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