I never believed in marriage, and I DEFINITELY never saw myself getting married.

"Marriage is for people who just want to lower each other's taxes."

"Marriage does not mean anything. It's just a piece of paper."

I made all of the excuses in the world to not get married ... But the truth was that I was scared — scared to get my heart broken, scared of commitment and scared that a piece of paper won't be enough for someone to be unconditionally in love with me. So, here is to the man that makes me put on a white dress that costs thousands of dollars and love every minute of it.

Dear Future Husband,

I promise to never second-guess you — to always trust you whether I want to believe you or not. I have no reason NOT to trust you.

I promise when the time comes to take our vows, to MEAN THEM and not just say them once in my life.

I promise to always be faithful.

I promise to always be truthful.

I promise to always love you — even when I hate you.

I promise to make decisions as a team and not based solely on what I want. We make decisions together once we get married (Where to live, when to have kids and so on.).

I promise to tell you everything, because communication is the most important part of a relationship (even when you don't want to hear what I'm saying).

I promise to never shut you out. When we fight, I'll tell you why I'm mad. When I cry, I'll tell you why I'm sad. When I'm mad at you, I'll tell you exactly why.

I promise to take care of you when you are sick. You need sleep? I'll leave you to sleep. You need soup? I'll cook you 100 bowls of chicken soup.

I promise to make holidays special for us, whether it is our 50th anniversary or your 80th birthday.

I promise to always be by your side.

I promise to be the best wife you have ever dreamed of.

Vows are the most important part of a marriage. If you're religious, this is when you are professing your love to God, getting married under His right hand.

If you are not religious, you are still professing your love to someone — YOUR person. Your person will always love you. Your person will say the same vows as you, make the same promises to you. Your person will always keep these promises. Your person is MARRYING YOU, committing their life to you, eagerly ready to spend the rest of their life with you.

Dear Future Husband, I promise to forever be your person.