Dear “I don’t love you”

Hi,

I don’t love you. Not only do I avoid using that word as much as possible, I know I don’t have those feelings for you. I say it because you do; I say it because I want to hear you say it to me. It’s nice to be told that and I just figure I should probably reciprocate the message. But it’s all lies, and I’m sorry. I’m sorry about how selfish I am and that I have and continue to use you.  I’m sorry that I’ve been lying to you for this long about my feelings and I’m sorry I don’t know how to tell you to your face. Maybe someday, but until then, here’s my letter of apology…

Me