When is enough...enough

So I was reminiscing with an old friend today about all the things we used to do and share and it was fun...but then I had to ask when is it time to give up on an old friendship because all you have are those memories? So often we don't want to hurt anyone's feelings by letting them go even though we know there is truly no room to grow (NO I DIDN'T MEAN TO RHYME). Yesterday is always nice to remember. You think of all of those days and wonder how you made it through them without this or that person and then you realize you are probably better off not going that route ever AGAIN...and then you meet new people.

The new friends get introduced to the new and improved you (new and improved never made sense to me...it's either new or improved). The you that has a career, money in the bank, a different reputation amongst whomever is around at the time. Those people get to see how you've grown...not the old ugly you with a uni brow, awkward stance and mushroom bob...(never had any of those except the mushroom bob...and yes I thought I was the freshest thing coming or going)... So back to the question...when do you let go? What are your reasons? How do you have that conversation? Is it a breakup conversation or just a "fuck you pay me" conversation or a "I deleted you from my phone so I don't accidentally send you a text inviting you somewhere I would be embarrassed if you showed up" conversation? How awkward!!!! Think about all the people around you, you call "friends", now label them...BEST friend, Club/Going Out Friend, Talk Shit about Men/Women friend, Food friend, Bounce an idea off of them friend, mess around friend, or the friend you've been in love with forever but have punked out on just about every opportunity to let them know friend, or the "hey how are you" friend, oh wait...the classic one "I ain't got no money but I am always down to do anything" friend. Once you've put everyone in their place...decide who can go and won't be missed and who has to stay... Now for the conversation...I myself am a PUNK ASS when it comes to ending significant relationships in my life...I would rather delete you from my phone and pray you never call again so I will not have to answer as to why I just up and disappeared...but some people do deserve the "CONVERSATION".

So that being said...here is how it might go...

You: Ring Ring Ring
Them: Hello...hey what's going on?
You: Nothing...what's up with you?
Them: Nothing just chillin'...what's up?
You: Ummm...nothing...(long pause) Look I've been meaning to talk to you for awhile.
Them: What's wrong?
You: This ain't working...
Them: What the hell are you talking about?
You: I don't want to be your friend anymore.
Them: Is this high school? Are you freaking kidding me? FUCK YOU.
You: Ummm okay bye...
Them: FUCK YOU AGAIN...and I am going to tell everyone your business.

See why I think the disappearing act would be better.... I guess I will start cleaning out my contacts now...Can you breakup via text? I guess that is the next topic :)