There are thousands of articles written by the women of the Odyssey Online to their boyfriends. I put off this article to avoid the cliche but I'm really in the mood of publically appreciating everything my boyfriend has done for me. He isn't in the best place mentally and neither am I. He has put himself aside for me so many times and this is me giving back to him.
When our relationship started I was having some MAJOR health issues where I could not eat. When I ate, I would throw up.This lasted for a year. He would drop everything to visit me or listen to me cry on the phone. Even when I weighed very little, he would constantly tell me I was beautiful. He came with me on two or more hour drives to comfort me when I had doctors appointments. He held my hair back as I threw up. Before he even told me he loved me, I could tell he did by the little things he would do for me.
We started out hating each other, but he won my heart. I promised myself I wouldn't be the girl who fell for him but I did and I would not take it back for anything. For the past three years, he has been there for me through literally everything.
We have looked fantastic at two proms, we have been to three weddings, the death of loved ones, both of our graduations, and plenty of theater performances. He is my biggest fan when it comes to following my dreams. When I was homesick at college, he was there to remind me of what I'm fighting for.
Recently, I have been going through something that has impacted me in so many ways and he has been there for me throughout all of it. Every day he listens to me complain and cry about the situation. So, honey, I want to remind you I am here for you even though I'm going through something. Even though I'm not 100%, I am more than devoted to helping you through whatever you are feeling.
You asked my father for permission to marry me and that shows me so much commitment. It shows me that you are willing to still hear me complain about my knees for the rest of your life. It shows me that you're willing to love me even when my skin finally wrinkles and my hair turns gray. It's scary to imagine but with you, it doesn't seem so bad. Your family accepts me and makes me feel welcome. That means so much to me. We have not had the most perfect relationship but I wouldn't trade you for the world. So here's to the rest of our lives.
