Dear Love,
It has been five years and some change since we began our journey together. We were just kids who had never done this relationship thing before. We had to figure it all out together, and five years later, I can confidently say that I do not regret a single moment. We have been through some great times and some terrible times. We have gone on countless dates and had countless fights. Despite the negatives, I look at everything as a positive. We grew together over the last five years, and we are definitely still growing. I look at growth as proof that we are perfect together.
I think a relationship like ours comes with some uncertainty, as neither of us having ex-lovers left us remarkably inexperienced. Even after such a long time, I feel afraid for the future, but also excited. I do not think that either of us truly know where the road is planning on taking us, but wherever it is, I think we will be ready. I think we will be prepared for the next set of adventures and the next wave of setbacks. I think we will be just as madly in love as we are right now.
I think it is important to reflect on a couple of large obstacles that we have faced and conquered together. I believe one would be high school, as we juggled extremely busy schedules, stress from homework, and pressure from college decisions all while coping with a half-hour distance from each other at all times, rarely being able to find a ride so we could see each other.
I believe another would be freshman year of college. We took on huge workloads and multiple clubs and still managed to spend time with each other and land ourselves on the Dean’s List. I think we proved to ourselves that we can be strong as a team. I miss the afternoons where I would quiz you on your upcoming test and you would proofread my article for the student newspaper. I cannot wait to get back to those afternoons next semester.
Overall, I think that the biggest obstacle of all that we have overcome is our array of hardships over the years, whether it be a loss in the family or a near-death car crash. Those times were always hard, but we made it through like champs. We proved to ourselves that together we can defy the negative influences that will always be there to throw us off course. In the end, we will always remain true to our compass.
It is hard to say where we are going next. Wherever it is, I am ready to experience it with you. We have made hundreds of memories over the years and I am beyond excited to make many more.
Sincerely,
Aaron DeLoria