1. You're excited about a future instead of being scared

2. Even if you're away from home, they are your new home

3. You'll feel encouraged instead of hopeless

4. You'll see how your personality works with someone else's

5. You realize that they might annoy you - but that's okay

6. You don't fear challenging things

7. You won't ever have to be alone if you don't want to

8. You'll feel safe no matter what situation you're in

9. You know that there's always a laugh waiting for you, even on your worst days

10. You start to realize that your future with them might be different than what you planned

11. You'll always have someone cheering you on

12. You'll have a rock when you need one

13. ...And you'll feel like their rock when they need you

14. You'll feel understood

15. You'll feel valued and appreciated instead of unworthy and disrespected

16. Your exes won't matter anymore - no matter how much they hurt you

17. You'll be more focused on the things in life that REALLY matter

18. No one else's negative opinion will matter

19. You'll always wonder how you got so lucky

20. You'll realize that it IS possible to date your best friend

21. You'll finally realize what real love is