First of all, thank you, you are always patient with me even when I’m upset and I don’t know why.

You lay with me in bed for hours while I sob because I’m so exhausted. You tell me it will all be okay when I cry because I don’t want to go back to school for the week. You hug me when I cry saying goodbye even though I’ll see you in less than a week. You hold me when I’m upset because I think you’re mad at me. Or play with my hair when I’m pretending I’m not wiping tears away, but we both know I am.

But most of all, thank you for never making me feel silly anytime I cry, for whatever reason.

You could easily get freaked out and take a step back when I get upset. I would understand, I really would, it's a lot to handle and can be uncomfortable. You never have though, you are always there, checking on me, reminding me to eat and telling me goodnight so I get some rest before my early class in the morning.

People, boys especially it seems, don't know what to do when people cry. It's hard to comfort people when they're inconsolable. Even when I can't stop crying you patiently stay with me until I'm better. Sometimes there is nothing that anyone could do that would make me stop but it doesn't discourage you.

I’m forever grateful that I was blessed with such an amazing boyfriend who cares about me so much. I do not know what I have done to deserve you, someone who makes me laugh, makes me look forward to long car rides where we tell stories and listen to music, and can make a day spent lying in bed watching you play video games fun. Even though you drive me crazy sometimes you’re still the person I want by my side when all of my dreams come true.