To my love:

When we first met, I wasn’t looking for a serious relationship, I was just coming out of a bad one. I had three kids I had to think about. Everything I was going through, they were going through it too. I didn’t want to run the risk of them becoming attached to someone who was only going to use us as a target for their anger. We didn’t know each other that well and I was scared, tired and lost.

We remained friends for 3 years. On and off messaging through social media sites, never once meeting in person but we were connected. And, that’s as far as I had imagined it would go. I didn’t realize that there was such an amazing person behind the pictures and the comments. Our conversations were sparse and at that point in my life, being single seemed better than the third toxic relationship I was leaving.

You were so patient. I never once thought you had any interest in me. I never thought I would be able to love a man as much as I now love you! You were there, you were someone I could confide in, someone who didn’t judge me or my situation, you just listened. You were one of my best friends. When you went out of your way to make sure my me and my kids were safe, I wanted to know why. I never experienced such an open heart in my entire life and I initially thought there were strings attached. Prior to you, there have always been strings attached to help that came from others.

You accepted us, supported us in dreary times and you never once asked for anything in return. You were just there. We’ve been through some crazy times. 8 years now and I love you deeper than I ever have. I used to question the intentions of others because we had been hurt so many times by those who said they cared. You showed us the sincerity of love, how easy it happens and how easy it is to give it to others.

You are truly the one who opened my heart and my mind to what it is to give without expectations and how good it feels to say “I love you” and truly mean it because it doesn’t just come from the heart. It seeps from every part of your body when you let it in. It takes over the doubts and the darkness and it releases fear and bitterness. You have been everything that love is. I am so proud of the person you are and who you choose to be. I thank God (literally) for every moment I have with you, whether awake or asleep.

You taught me to look forward to tomorrow and keep my faith in all things that are good and to find the beauty in everything and everyone. You’ve always fought for the ones you love, regardless of what’s going on, you remained loyal and that is rare, and your love is a phenomenon! If I could give you one thing, it would be a mirror into your heart, into the beauty of you because you are one in a million and I am blessed to call you my best friend, my soul-mate and the man that I will always love! You truly changed my perspective on all things. I strive to be a better person every day because of you!

You are simply amazing and I love you in every way possible!

-Me