My love,
We met during our freshman year of high school. It all seems so long ago. We grew up together through our high school experience. We walked down the hallways and attended school dances together. You met my family and soon became buddies with my younger brother. I was also warmly welcomed into your family and spent time getting to know how wonderful and kind they truly are. Together, we made tough decisions. Leaving home and going to different colleges was an adjustment for us. We agreed that our relationship was strong enough to handle it. And if it was meant to be, then it will work. We not only remained close during these changes but we became closer. Here are just a few things that you have taught me during our journey.
1. To Make Decisions
I need someone who threatens to leave Kholes because I couldn't decide what pair of shorts to buy.
2. You Know Me Better Than I Know Myself
You began to notice things about myself that I didn't see. I didn't see that I couldn't say no to people. It was refreshing and nice to have someone who truly cared for my better judgement.
3. To Always Be Myself
We changed for the better after high school and we could both see that it was good. Today, we make decisions together but we remain independent in our individuality. We encourage each other to do things that would better ourselves for our future. We don't let our relationship define who we are. I am not your girlfriend first. I am me. Just me and that is more than enough.
4. It's Okay To Make Mistakes
When I called you balling my eyes out about missing my ACT test you calmed me down and told me to take it as a lesson learned. You constantly tell me to not dwell on something that can't be fixed but focus on what I can do to prevent it from happening again in the future. You are always so positive when it comes to something I am upset about.
5. Chipotle Heals
It's our go to dinner location and we are proud of it. You are amazing for bringing me a burrito and watching "Frozen" with me after my car accident. It put a smile back on my face.
6. High School Would Have Been Terrible Without You
Dating all through high school has mixed reviews. We are still each other's ride or die. In high school we told each other everything about our day and supported each other in and out of school. I wouldn't have wanted to split a cookie at lunch with anyone else.
7. School is Easier With A Study Buddy
I leant you my notes a time or two and you help with my work load when I was too stressed to open a textbook. You made it easier to get through the day.
8. To Love
That's right. You taught me how to love deeply, reliably, patiently and unconditionally.
You never cease to amaze me with new adventures. You teach me something new everyday and I could never thank you enough of your constant effort of love.
