My boyfriend and I are the prime examples of how people can, in fact, break the status quo of the "friend zone." Meeting in the unlikeliest way, I never thought our first meeting while having a talk about our lives at two in the morning would lead to the purest and most amazing relationship I've ever had to this day. Here we were, strangers in the middle of the night, sitting outside in the freezing weather, speaking to each other as if we knew one another our whole lives, and talking about some of the most emotional and heartbreaking moments we had experiencing to the day. I didn't just meet my now boyfriend, I met my long lost best friend in a time that I had no one else.

Between nights of endless laughter and smiles, I have made some of the best memories in my life with him. These memories include so many spontaneous weekend trips to Nashville, Tennessee for a few hours at a gun range, or just to go to our favorite Italian restaurant. Aside from the nights out like this, what I cherish most are the date nights that consist of five dollars pizzas, a tub of ice cream, and a movie rental. Nothing beats spending a night off work in with your best friend.

Although our time together has been short, it's filled with memories that could last years. Not all memories are happy--we do argue sometimes. But our arguments are about the smallest of things like what to eat, what movie to get on a night in, or about whether or not it's too hot or cold in the house. I knew we were meant to be when I realized he was just as hard-headed and stubborn as I was. We butt heads just about every day, but I wouldn't want to argue about what flavor ice cream to get with anyone else.

I am thankful to always have a shoulder to cry on, regardless of what it is about. Even if he's the reason I am crying, or it's my hormones acting crazy and I'm overreacting about nothing. Which happens about 99% of the time. It sucks being a girl, but that's a different story. I appreciate everything he does for me and puts up with. He goes out of his way to make me happy even when there are tears running down my face because of recent falling outs with friends. I wish I could do half for him of what he does for me on a daily basis.

Aside from all the above, I am blessed to have him both as my boyfriend and best friend because of the support he provides for me oh so often. Whether it be pushing me in or out of the gym, he's always there. He makes me want to be the best version of myself in both physical and mental aspects. There's nothing in the world I feel like I can't talk to him about or come to him for advice on. I can truly say he is a huge part of the happiness I've experienced in my time here at Western Kentucky University. He's been my go-to guy for everything since they day we met.

Every time I get to see him, I still get that excitement feeling in my stomach and the blushing never stops. His quirky remarks and heart melting smile still get me every time he uses them to his advantage. Every day, he never fails to amaze me and he keeps me on my toes. For those of you that have seen How I Met Your Mother, he truly is the Marshall to my Lily, and my once in a lifetime. I couldn't do life without him, and I hope the day doesn't come that I ever have to. If there ever was a "prince charming" in my life, I think he might just be it.