I got your message the other day

Hey, I got your message the other day. Sorry I haven’t responded for a few days because I was trying to figure out the right words to say, and actually think before I react. First, I want to say I’m actually happy that you’re seeing someone you really like now. I truly wish the best for you and I hope it all works out. Second, I’m not upset or anything honestly. I didn’t think you were leading me on or any of that. I really do appreciate your honesty telling me before something happens. Actually, it gives me an opportunity to move on and actually focus on myself and finally heal. But unfortunately, in order for me to heal…I don’t think we should be talking at all besides when I see you at work. At least until I’m fully healed enough to actually have a conversation with you that doesn’t involve work. This doesn’t mean we’re not friends, this doesn’t mean I hate you or anything of that. I’m doing this out of respect for you and your new relationship by simply backing off. I don’t want to cause any drama given our really brief history despite it not working out anyways…I don’t want to cause anything or ruin anything for you so it’s best for me to pull away for a good while. This is also for my peace of mind and yours as well. You are an amazing person who deserves nothing but the best. I’ll still be around somewhat, but for the time being I have to step away. I wish you the best in life, I still care about your well being and about you as a person. I still consider you a friend. But I have to really lock in and become the person I want to be, I’m really flawed but I’m working on myself including self reflecting on everything and actually grow. I hope you understand where I’m coming from. Until then, I will still see you on Fridays, I’ll always make it easy for you and I’ll always be as good to you as I was before. Know that this isn’t goodbye, but rather I’ll see you later. Take care of yourself, and I will take care of myself.