It's taken me awhile to find the words to say that justify what you've done for me and I'm sure even these aren't good enough. You deserve more than just a simple thank you. Before you, I was totally convinced that I deserved the horrible relationship I was in previous to you. I believed that I wasn't enough for anyone but that even if I was I no longer knew how to trust. I had been used, verbally abused, and cheated on... and then there was you. We weren't in each others lives for wicked long but you managed to patch me up immensely. You showed me that I deserve a lot better than how I was treated. You NEVER let me pay for anything (except your birthday dinner and allowing that was really hard for you). You did all sorts of things for me even if you didn't particularly want to. You did your best to make me happy and succeeded with ease. You hung out with my friends who adored you and still to this day say, "I really liked him". When I was with you I felt confident and genuinely cared about. You managed to change everything for me and I am so grateful.
I recently went through a mildly similar poor encounter in the relationship department that you so easily repaired me from. But, because of what you did for me I still feel good about myself and acknowledge that I truly deserve better. Thank you for standing next to me at church, holding my hand, and loving on Jesus with me. You showed me that I deserve a Godly kind of love and to never settle for less. Sometimes I forget things you bestowed in me until I think back to the few months we spent together. You are the kind of man I hope to marry one day. I am most thankful for the lessons you have taught me. I'm still appreciative of the nights you came to see me even though you had work at five in the morning and the time you surprised me on my birthday and managed to hurt your foot. I'm sure you have no idea just how much you've helped me because that's just the man you are. Kind, caring, and just being you. You listened when I needed you to and let me know that it was going to be okay. Thank you for those few short months. You have since moved on to other things. I am happy that you are doing well. I hope you continue being the man you were to me.
Thank you for being the change that I needed.
P.S. I STILL appreciate you.
