To start this off I wanted to say thank you,

Thank you for loving me when I didn't love myself.

Thank you for loving me when I was trying to figure out who I truly was.

Thank you for loving me when I fell apart time after time.

Thank you for loving me for me.

I never thought someone could love me when I didn't even know how to love myself. I struggled every day with my looks on the outside and who I was in the inside. I went through many struggles but honestly who doesn't go through things? I thought I was crazy because I didn't know who Alexis was.

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I remember the first time we talked. Of course it was through Facebook because now a days everyone starts talking through social media. We talked for probably three days and he knew more than my ex-boyfriend that I dated for two years did. He told me thinks he never told anyone and we never even met.

That first time we met I will never forget. Mainly because it was the first time I actually felt alive. I was able to let loose, not worry about what others thought and all I was doing was laughing. That night we started dating. Yes I know, first time you met him you guys started dating? For me you'll know if it feels right and if it does why wait?

It was the best decision because as we were learning more about each other every day. Our friendship and relationship was growing stronger and stronger.

It's one thing to love someone, it's another to have someone support your dreams and help you chase them.

We've been dating for over two years now. During this time I am finally figuring out who I am. I am a strong woman who knows what she wants to do with her life. He did not tell me what to do but he helped me by listening to me and supporting every decision I made.

I don't think I could ever tell him how much I appreciate him. There are days that I catch myself just staring at him and thank god because I don't know where I would be without him.

Relationships should not be about just lust. It should be about growing independently and together at the same time.

Find someone who accepts your past, supports your present and encourages your future!