Dear Malley’s,

For as long as I can remember, you have always been there, waiting as I would walk into your beautifully pink-walled dining area, with a bowl of pretzels welcoming me on a table. I would open your perfectly laminated menu, glancing over all the incredible choices of ice cream sundaes that were offered. Not only are there so many wonderful sundae options, but your ice cream flavors never fail to make me the happiest girl in the world. And the service! I am never let-down by your workers’ quickness and knowledge of the products. The anticipation of awaiting my ice cream dish gives me butterflies like no other ice cream parlor ever has. Between your ice cream harmoniously contrasting with your incredible hot fudge, how could one be anything but over the moon when they’re with you?

My father warned me about places like you. He tells me to stop seeing you so often, that a relationship like ours is not healthy, but how can a girl resist? You are perfect in every way, whether it be the fact that you are homemade, or that my friends think you are perfect too. I try to be supportive and “talk you up” to my college friends who have yet to meet you. I cannot wait to introduce them to you, I think you guys will get along just fine.

Not only does your ice cream make me the happiest girl in the world, but your chocolates, candies, and assorted nuts drive me insane. Malley’s, you really know how to make a girl content. I know I can always count on you to be there in my Easter basket, either in the form of a cross or a bunny. That is one thing I truly love about you, you are so willing to spend time with my family and me during holidays, despite your familial commitments. You even show up to my grandparents’ house, looking incredibly dapper in their old china serving dishes. I know you have made such a great impression on all my family members, including my extended relatives. They just cannot resist your charm and strong commitment to tradition, which is what I love about you.

I know the long distance relationship has been tough and we do not get to see each other as often, but we always make it work. Thinking about how I cannot be there with you right now drives me crazy, but I know that our love is so strong that it will never perish. There is such a wonderful familiarity when we finally reunite, it’s almost as if I have never left. That is what I adore about us, we can always just pick up right where we left off. Know that my love is with you always and even when we are apart, you are always on my mind.

XOXO,

Your Not-So-Secret Admirer.