To my best friend's future husband,
When me and your future wife were younger we would fantasize about who we would marry. At the time it was usually a debate about whether it would be Prince Julian or King Dominick, and then we would proceed to watch it over and over and over.
Now, we are at that age where people get serious with their lives, and start to get married, have kids, and move. It's the age that we all dreamed of when we were younger, where we planned and fantasized our wedding and every detail, before there was Pinterest. And as of now, we are there, in the unknown stage, wondering where God will lead us.
I remember when she first called me to tell me about you. It was late at night and we both had to whisper so our roommates didn't wake up. She gushed about how head over heels she was already and told me every detail about your dates. It was very rare that I would go a day without hearing about you. Some would call that annoying, but I loved every story she accounted and text that she sent -- knowing that she was happy and in love gave me joy.
When I visited at the beginning of the year I was nervous to meet you. Scared that you would be a big jerk and have all sorts of things wrong with you. But the minute you hugged me hello and took my bags, all my fears were wiped clean. You were a gentleman, and looked at my best friend with eyes that just showed how much you adored her -- which made me feel better cause nobody wants to break it to their best friend that the person they love are truly horrible.
One thing that stood out to me from that trip was when we went into the other room to talk about the ring. You cuddled the pillow and were smiling so hard you couldn't contain your excitement. You had picked out the ring and told me all the plans to propose and the details. It was adorable. You were absolutely in love with her. It was evident on your face and how you acted with her.
As the date for the wedding comes nearer, I just wanted to let you know that this is my best friend you're marrying. She and I have been through everything together, and we have known each other since the year 2001. So you better believe it when I say that you better treat her like the princess she is.
Never give up on her, never make her cry, or hurt her, or ignore her. I never want to receive a call with her crying because of something you did. Treasure her, and love her with all your being because she is worth more than diamonds. A warning: if anything changes, and you do hurt her, you don't want to know what I will do to you. She's my best friend in the whole world so I only want happiness for her.
I'm not saying that marriage will be easy-peasy, I am just saying that you should fight for her when the going gets tough -- love her. Buy her flowers when her classroom is being difficult and surprise her with Ben & Jerry's at one in the morning when she's up late and stressed out. Never stop dancing in the living room for no reason or giving her affection. Be the person that she looks up to and can lean on and trust. You are the man so you have to take care of her.
I am not doubting your abilities to be a great husband, in fact, you are perfect for her. I could't imagine anyone else fit to be with her. You both are like a puzzle piece, different in some ways, but fit together all the same. You complete the picture.
So welcome to the family. I'm glad to have you in it. Here is to new and great memories in the future, and to the happiness that is to come.
Lots of love,
Your future wife's best friend
P.S. Just know that the key for solving any argument is to just admit your at fault and that she's right. Because let's face it, the woman is always right.