25 Smokey Lane

Our Town

4GO T10

Dear Cigarette,

　　For the past 17 years, you have been my best friend. You have seen me through difficult times, happy times and just about every phase of my life. You have always been here when I've needed you. Some of my family and friends didn't care much for you, but I always defended you no matter what. I always thought you were a great friend to have, and I counted on you at all times.

　　It's hard for me to tell you this, but in the past few months, I have been seriously thinking about ending our relationship. I've decided that I've just been too dependent on you, and I feel that at the age of 35 it is time that I start being more independent. I thought about just maybe seeing you once in a while, but I don't think that would work. Eventually, I'd start relying on you all the time again. I feel the only way to end our relationship is to end it for good.

　　I've always included you in everything I've done but next week, I'm going on a trip, and I've decided not to take you along. I feel this would be a good time to break up. I will be gone a whole week without you and if I can make it on my own for that week, I know I can make it forever.

　　It is a little sad for me knowing that I won't be able to rely on you anymore, but I think I will be a better person in the end.

Sincerely,