1. For listening to every last detail about the guy I like. I know you now know much more than you wanted to (i.e what he wore last night, how he smiled when he said hi to me), but thank you for listening anyways.
2. For bringing me Chipotle. Even when I say I don’t want anything, thank you for knowing that means I’m craving chips and salsa.
3. For giving the best hugs. And for having no limit as to how many you give me before we say goodbye to each other. Thank you for never letting go until I’m ready.
4. For swallowing your pride and telling me which outfit to wear. “Those shoes look better than the other ones,” must not be easy words to choke out. But thank you for saying them anyways because frankly, you’re usually right.
5. For having the best mom ever. You know she’d do anything in her power for us to date. She just loves me more than you. Thank you for having the best second mom ever that showers me with compliments and love.
6. For being just as disgusted when people think we’re together. “Have you hooked up?” “Do you like them??” Thank you for answering “no” just as quickly as I would.
7. For having really comfortable sweatshirts. And for not getting mad when I steal them every time I leave your house. They’re just so much better than mine!
8. For always protecting me. First by telling me that I’m better than him, then by threatening to beat him up if he hurts me again. Thank you for making me see my worth.
9. For giving me the push I need. Yes, I know I don’t always listen. No, I haven’t tried to do it yet. But, thank you for pushing me forward anyway.
10. For a reliable “see a chug send a chug” competition. Every. Single. Weekend. Thank you for always replying and occasionally letting me win.
11. For never blatantly saying “I told you so.” Despite the fact that you did. I know you were right, you know you were right. But thank you for never explicitly pointing it out.
12. For never getting uncomfortable if I cry. Sometimes it’s just going to happen. And no matter how many times I have to say goodbye to you, the tears are gonna fall. Thank you for never being uncomfortable with this, but for holding me tighter.
13. For sending the best snapchats. Ever. My personal favorites being the ones I open when I wake up. Thank you for always making me laugh with your pretty face and crazy antics.
14. For never getting annoyed and telling me to shut up. Despite the fact we text 24/7, and despite the fact most of the things I say are irrelevant. Thank you for answering anyways and never telling me to go away.
15. For doing your best to decode my Saturday night texts. “I lov yooOu” is an easy (and frequent) one, but thank you for doing your best to understand and respond to the others no matter what the time of night.
16. For being there no matter what. No matter what time it is, or what situation I’ve gotten myself into, thank you for being there. Thanks for being the best guy friend a girl could ask for.
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