The hardest thing to do after being hurt by someone you love is to learn to open up to someone new. Learning to trust again, to love again, to let someone else in. There will always be a thought in the back of your mind that you are going to be hurt the same way you already were.
I remember when we first met. I was still broken. And in all honesty, I was terrified. But you made it easy for me to become myself again. You broke down my walls and picked up all my pieces. I am not sure how you did it, but I am so glad that you did.
I know I wasn't always easy to handle (frankly, I still am not always easy to handle), but you always notice the good in me rather than when my past is holding me back. Thank you for being patient and understanding of what I have gone through. Thank you for being honest and blunt, even when I didn't want to hear the truth. Thank you for genuinely caring about me. Thank you for letting me be sad when I had to, but constantly reminding me that I have so many reasons to be happy (you being one of them). And thank you for loving me, no matter what. I didn't think I needed anybody back when we met, but I am so glad I found you.
You became by best friend so quickly and re-instilled happiness in me that I believed was long gone. You reminded me that love exists, that good people exist, and that everyone deserves a second chance. You showed me to embrace change because it can very easily become one of the best things that happen to someone. You are honest, kind, trustworthy, patient, caring, and the most loving person I know. You are truly one of a kind. There are not enough thank yous in the world to show you just how appreciative I am for what you have done for me.
After being hurt by someone you believe cares about you, it is not always easy to let someone else in. It is not always easy to trust again. Sometimes the right person comes around at the perfect time and lifts you back up again. Sometimes letting down your walls and opening up your heart is all you need.
Just like they say, second is the best. Thanks for being everything you are; I adore you.
