You know that couple. You may even hate that couple. They're the people that seem to be conjoined at the hip almost as if they came out of the womb that way. They are constantly making goggly eyes. They're the poster children for PDA, and of course, all of the photos on their Instagram. Gross.

I used to hate "that couple" until I became that couple.

Hard to believe that the girl who made a pact not to date in high school has now been in a committed relationship for a little over year now. What happened to the girl that didn't want a relationship? This is the part of the article where Kelly Clarkson's "Miss Independent" starts playing in the background.

I'm here to say that beingthat couple is not a bad thing! When you find someone that you can trust, be honest with, admire, and love doing life with, flaunt it! Do not be ashamed of the love that you and your significant other share. Because, when you do, that is when things go wrong.

Once you start forgetting the little things in a relationship, it goes down hill. So this article is a reminder to love the little things and love the one you're with.

I don't care if you've been together for five months or fifty years! Each day should bring about new butterflies, and you should fall in love with each other more and more each day. Actions speak louder than words, and often times "I love you" is shown through what is done in a relationship rather than how often it is said. But don't get me wrong, I love saying it and hearing it!

I love you is when he carries your groceries when you tell him you've got it, but he does it anyway. I love you is a big hug after a long stressful day or exam. I love you is the sound of his deep, bellowing laugh as you try to breathe again. I love you is when your friends on the street pass the two of you and just nod and smile knowing how happy you make each other. I love you is more than just words. And being that couple is more than what others say about you.

So what if you're that couple? Just because you take nearly every available opportunity to see each other throughout your busy schedules does not mean that you're obsessive. Holding hands across campus is not controlling. In fact it is the complete opposite. It is when two people are vulnerable enough to share life together, hand in hand.

One more thing before I finish my rant. Possibly one of the best things about being that couple is not being that couple. You can still be that couple and be an individual with goals, certain tastes, and differences from your significant other. You can still be that couple and have your own successes and friendships.

You can be that couple regardless of what people may say. Period.

So, to all of those couples out there, keep doing your thing! Love fearlessly, live passionately, and be authentic.