It's been a while since I have been able to say "I have a boyfriend." I am a bit rusty on this relationship thing, but that's okay.

It feels strange saying "I have a boyfriend", only because I never believed I would be in a relationship again- not for a while, at least.

So quickly, you have shown me how all men aren't the same. No matter how many times I have said it, I was wrong. We haven't had too much time together, but for the first time in a very long time, I am happy.

The butterflies I get driving by your Jeep while you're at work is insane. I get so excited to see you, even if it's only for 5 minutes. I have not felt this happy and peaceful in a very long time. You tame the constant storm crashing through my head.

I am independent, stubborn and very proud. The way you understand and accept my need for my independence is amazing.

And you accept and appreciate it.

You let me embrace my own pride and power without being insecure with yourself. You don't take it personally as if I don't need you. I thank you for that.

I thank you for your patience. You know firsthand that I am not easy. I am stubborn and loud and needy at times. But you see me for who I am on the inside: kind, compassionate, and sensitive.

You do not judge, complain or try to change my path. You let me go my own way and do things my own way.

So I thank you for that.

I know where I am going in life and that doesn't intimidate you.

It's amazing to finally have someone I can call my best friend. I don't feel pressured to be perfect. I don't feel insecure or low on the priority list.

I matter; my opinion matters. You are helping me become the me I have craved for so long.

You appreciate my opinion and accept it whether you agree or not.

You are more important to me than you know. You are always right there whether it be sickness, an emergency, or me being slightly over dramatic.

Thank you.

From,

The girl who appreciates you most.