Dear April,

This is a hard letter to write, but long overdue. I can’t do this any more. I’m sorry, but we have to break up. The distance is just too much for me. We’re only together when I come to see you; in more than two years, you’ve never once made the effort to come to Chicago. I haven’t seen you since March.

I want to be totally honest with you, and telll you that I’ve met someone new. His name is Eric, and he’s really wonderful. He really gets me. He lives here in Chicago, and he’s always here for me when I need him. My friend Chelsea introduced us. April, I’m sorry to make this so blunt, but: I’m leaving you for Eric.

I want you to know that I will always remember you.