To My Handsome Boyfriend,
It’s been five months as of Friday (April 15th), and it is incredible how much I’ve changed in our relationship. Five months is not a long time, but I feel like during these past months, I’ve experienced a lifetime of growing and changing with you.
I think about the personal growth I have experienced and compare myself at the beginning of us to me today. It’s like looking at two completely different people. Back in November, I was more introverted. More reserved. I put myself last. I had a terrible view of guys and relationships, and I cared way more than I would readily admit of what people thought of me. Now, I’m more willing to be myself, I put my emotional well being first, and I’m in love with an amazing guy. Now, I could not care less of what people think of me, of my friends, of my relationship. It’s because of you.
I think of you and how you’ve changed, too. You’ve become more self-assured. You are more open, more candid, more relaxed with me. It’s amazing how we’ve grown individually and together. With you, I’ve learned that a good relationship will make you selfish. I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but being with you makes me focus on what makes me happy, and I won’t accept anything less than that.
Thank you for forehead kisses and amazing hugs.
Thank you for late night texts and help with French lab.
Thank you for being my personal cheerleader and becoming my best friend.
Thank you for stargazing and letting me nerd out.
Thank you for your persistence and your compassion.
Thank you for loving me unconditionally.
You make me laugh uncontrollably every day. You hold me when I cry. We talk about every possible topic under the sun. I am my best self with you. Thank you.
We complement each other so well it’s crazy. You’re the serious to my goofy. You’re the Type A to my Type B. You are the Sun to my Moon. I love you.
M
*Cover image from SamLuce.com