There is a social expectation of giving the perfect amount of attention to a significant other; to hover perfectly in between not caring enough and being clingy. In my opinion, I'd rather love with everything I've got and be considered a "crazy girlfriend" than to limit my emotions.

Here are some reasons why I know I come across as crazy:

1. I’m over-protective

“Who insulted you? I’ll destroy them.”

If my boyfriend is upset, I am too. I would do anything in my power to assure his happiness. Cross him the wrong way, and you have to deal with me. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for him, and I know I can expect that in return.

2. I spoil him

I would drop an entire paycheck on my man, just to make him happy. I do not expect my boyfriend to pay for everything — it's the 21st century; times have changed. This does not go to say that I pay for everything. My boyfriend puts in more effort than I could even thank him for. He deserves every gift I shower him with.

3. I devote all of my time to him

There is no other way I’d rather spend my time than with my boyfriend. He makes me love life, take adventures and appreciate the little things. He shows me the bright side to everything. I have no shame in wanting to maximize my time spent with the love of my life, even if that means 48 hours straight.

4. I don’t hold back

I am definitely not afraid to express how I feel. I am a strong believer that the more open you are, the more fundamentally stable the relationship is. My boyfriend is the first to know if I am upset, angry, stressed or happy. He has also learned how to handle all of my emotions.

5. I am crazy in love with him

I wear my heart on my sleeve. My boyfriend has a way of making me think about him constantly. I am not afraid to disclose all of my feelings to him. In fact, I know he is just as crazy about me as I am about him. He is well aware that all of my actions are an expression of my love, and I give our relationship all I've got.

Crazy girlfriends get a bad rap. But in our defense, it’s the insanely lovable boys that make us this way!

Even after two and a half years, he still lights up my world.