To my first and only love,
I'm not the type to be super sappy about these things, but I figured why not write about you.
I'm glad we met young, at our awkward high school stage (started from the bottom). I had never had a serious relationship, so it was exciting to start something new. We met randomly at a football game, and somehow you found the courage to text me back after I texted you 7:00 a.m. the next morning on a Saturday (oops). High school was a fun time, but we both weren't sure what lied ahead of us.
Being 500 miles apart for 3 years proved its difficulties. There were times that I wanted to quit, but something in my heart told me it would be worth it. We grew so much closer spiritually and emotionally despite being physically apart. We chose to fight for the other. We chose to show up for each other every day. We found the silver linings and learned to really appreciate the other.
Doing college together has been such a blast. We get to enjoy doing everyday stuff together. We get to see a whole new side of each other and just find joy in the little moments. I have never looked back. Although, it took a windy road to be where we are today, it is all worth it.
Throughout everything, I have gotten questions and comments like "Don't you want someone else to compare him to?" or "Maybe you have tunnel vision because you have never been with someone else," or "If its meant to be you will end up together down the road." There is this expectation that I need someone to compare you to or I need to let you go for a little and "experiment" to make sure its right. I'm calling BS.
I have always known you are the one for me, even from hundreds of miles away. That is a powerful love. I don't need anyone else as a standard of comparison to judge you by. I love you for you, no loopholes. I'm glad I have gotten to experience different stages of life with you, even the difficult ones. I wouldn't trade our time together for anything. Our love is strong in the confidence we have in one another. So yes, I am glad I have only fallen in love once and stayed in love. Thank you for being my first and only love
-Me