Dear best friends,
First, I just want to say how much you mean to me. We've shared countless laughs, cries, secrets, bad and good times and nothing has changed between us. Whether I see or talk to you every day or not, know that you are one of the best people I've ever met. You deserve the world and a man who is going to help you achieve every goal, personal and professional, that you set for yourself. You deserve everything and I wish I could give it to you. I love you endlessly. Never forget that.
I am so tired of boys treating my best friends poorly. I am heartbroken every time we have the "why am I not good enough?" or "why didn't this work out?" talks. Every single day I see a woman who is strong, caring, loving, incredibly bright, funny and a blast to be around. I see someone worthy of everything great in this world, but they're stuck dealing with boys who don't know how to see that. I am tired of the crappy people that have entered their lives and left without a word. So here, in this jumbled mess, is what I have to say to you girlfriends:
I hope you find a guy that loves you as much as I do.
When he looks at you, I want him to see your freckles and fall in love. I want him to see the light shine in your eyes and think it's the most beautiful picture he's ever seen. I hope for a guy to come in your life and love your contagious laugh, just like I do. I want this guy to witness your athleticism, football brain and love for guns and not be intimidated. I hope for someone to walk into your life and love your crazy hair. I want a guy to think you are the most beautiful women he's ever seen and tells you so much you're sick of it. Because believe me, you are and you deserve that. I want someone to see you like I do.
I want someone to sweep you off your feet and be romantic like the guys in the novels you read, because you're convinced that love doesn't exist. I hope someone walks into your life and loves that you're not afraid to say what's on your mind. I want the guy in your life to want to be more like you. I want him to envy your heart and ability to love everyone in your life so deeply. I want this man to adore your family, as if they are his own. I want him to love your friends and genially want to spend time with us, knowing we are a huge part of what makes you tick. I hope that this man is inspired by you and wants nothing but to stand by you as you grow. I hope he knows your past and never wants to repeat it. I want this man to cherish every second with you and be present in every moment. I want him to know your soul like I do.
I want this man to love Sundays with you. I want him to be totally content with watching football, drinking beer and eating chips and salsa, like I am. I want him to binge watch Netflix with you and get annoyed when you don't wait for him. I want him to love to hike and be obsessed with dogs. I want him to scroll through countless dog Instagram accounts and tag you with "we need him." I want him to know what makes you laugh, cry, think and question life, like I do. I want him to show up with ice cream when you're feeling sad or take you to a brewery so you can out drink him. I want him to fuel your sneaker habit. I want him to think you are hilarious and is proud to have you around his friends. I want him to go to handfuls of country concerts and sing with you at the top of his lungs. I want him to love to read and discuss literature with you. I want him to love your birthday, just as much as you do. I want someone who understands it's going to take you awhile to get ready, because you have a clothing store in your closet. I want him to be happy to wait, because seeing how beautiful you are is worth it. I hope you find someone who wants to build a home, a future and a life with you.
Most importantly, I never want him to put out your fire, because it is one of my favorite things about you. I want him to love all these things about you and your soul, just as much as I do. Remember this: Any man who thinks you're "too much" isn't enough for you.
I cannot wait for the day you introduce me to your future husband, but I just hope he loves you like I do.
xoxo
