Dear World of Warcraft,

Hey, how have you been? It’s me… Julie. I know, it’s been a long time. Two years, can you believe it? I’ve missed you…

Remember how it was when we first got together? Everything was so new and exciting. You were my first MMO, did I ever tell you that? Leveling up became my life, and when I got my first mount at 40, I knew we were forever. I was young then, and foolish. I thought I didn’t need sleep, or friends, or hobbies… all I needed was you. But then you changed… or maybe I changed… who can say? Once I hit 60, our relationship got stale. It was always the same old thing. Faction grinding, essence farming, nothing new, nothing to keep my interest. I found we were spending less and less time together. I started having flings with other games. I only did it to keep my mind off of our problems, I never wanted you to find out, but somehow you knew. Suddenly, I couldn’t catch a boat, or get into any good raids, and everything became about PvP. You really knew how to hurt me.

We dragged things out for a few more months, but we were miserable. I tried leveling up some other classes, but my heart just wasn’t in it. The magic was gone, and I had to end it. I knew it was the best thing for both of us, but suspending my account was still one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.

The first few weeks were the worst. I kept thinking that maybe I had been too harsh. Were a couple of bad PUGs, and a loot ninja or two really worth throwing away all that we’d shared? If you only knew how many times I thought about reactivating. I told myself that we could keep it casual, a few UBRS runs, maybe a little ST, just for old times sake. Then, when we hooked up again for that 10-day free trail, I realized that it can never be casual between us. There’s just too much history.

I’ve heard from some friends that you’re looking good these days. Burning Crusade really suits you, they tell me. I was happy to hear you’re doing well, but at the same time, it makes me miss you even more. Oh, WoW, why does it have to be this way? Remember the good times? All-guild raids, and epic drops, and staying up to watch the sun rise over Azeroth?

I know that we can never go back to the way it was before. You’ve moved on, and I’m playing other games now. I just wanted to tell you that I still think of you. That I miss you, and you’ll always have a special place in my heart. Take care of yourself.

Love,

Julie