We've only been dating for a short span of time in comparison to the length of the universe. You've touched my life more times than I could have hoped to touch the stars. You give me this hope that I cannot tame. To indulge in a cliche, it's almost as if you struck a fire into my heart.

We met when I was healing from a wounded spirit and back then I thought falling for you would be something that happened at the wrong time and wrong place. Looking back, however, I know that it was the perfect time. You see, I wanted to make new friends and put myself out there. I wanted to shed off my old shell of doubt, worry, insecurity, and judgement. You were perfect for this. That sounds like I used you, but I promise that's not what it was to me. You were like a guide to me, showing me how to look on the positive side, how to embrace my inner gypsy-soul. You taught me that I should laugh at myself and leave the past in the past. You became so many things to me and soon you became my other half.

You kissed me for the first time underneath a blanket of shimmering stars, right underneath my favorite constellation, Orion. That constellation has become a symbol of us to me, of what we stand for; strength, passion, and determination. On clear nights, I always look for our constellation and it gives me hope all over again.

You brought me from my dark places. You were the rock I would tie myself to in order to stay here. You encouraged me to place my trust in God and you would pray with me every single night. You still help me when I have mishaps; when I fall a little bit too hard. You're so helpful because you've been there before and I know this.

You encourage me constantly. When I want to try a new look, you tell me I should. When I wanted to join a sisterhood of women, you gave me the spirit to go through with it. When I am struggling in a class and I am completely lost, you tell me I am intelligent and I can get through it.

And I am so proud of you. I am amazed at how you handle my insecurities and you dodge my hateful words that I say out of hormonal distress. You kiss me when I am spiteful and you embrace me when I am hurting. You are the prime example of what it means when a man loves a woman. You're a little selfish sometimes, but so am I. You're a little obsessed with politics and video games and movies. You're not perfect and you mess up. I will always be there, maybe with a stern look, but still there to pick you up when you fall. That's what you have done for me. I love you all the more because of your imperfections because you and I are both flesh and blood. We all make mistakes. We are all human.

You have accomplished so much in your short time in my life. You give your time to others. You took a chair in your brotherhood that is important. You devote yourself to making others feel welcomed and special. You never let me go hungry or thirsty or lonely. You ensure that you tell me that you love me often, even when I am not lovable.

You have given me something I can never repay; hope. Words will never describe how much I adore you and look up to you. You're patient and kind. I promise to encourage you more and be your stronghold like you have been mine. I promise to take care of you and to love when you are unlovable. Because I rather live here on earth with you than travel the universe and see everything that there is and isn't to see. I rather stare into your eyes than to spend an eternity staring at the constellations. Because darling, I love you more than I could ever love the stars.