Last year, I met you, on Tinder of all places. Nobody thought we would make it a month, but here we are a year later. It's been a year of ups and downs for both of us, but I wouldn't want anyone else by my side. You've changed me for the better; here are just a few reasons why.

You've challenged my opinions.

Everyone who knows us, knows we think differently about a lot of issues. On one of our first dates, I asked you what you thought about a number of topics. We went down the list of hot topic issues, and you gave me your honest opinions and I gave you mine. Because of our differences, you challenged me to think about things your way. We still think differently, but we both know what we believe and why we believe it.

You've made me more social.

We both know I was essentially a hermit before I met you. I stayed in my room, and I watched Netflix all day. But because of you, I went to parties... with people I didn't know. I met your brothers, your random friends, and Homeless Joe. The scariest situation was meeting your family for the first time. I was scared that they would hate me and not like my social awkwardness, but they have accepted me and my weirdness just like you have.

You've made me study harder.

You're way too smart, and sometimes you know way too many random facts. It irritates me, but it also makes me want to learn more. When I want to put down my book and go to sleep, you force me to stay awake and study harder. I hate it, but it's made me a better student.

You've made me a better person.

Contrary to what people think, I know you're a sensitive person. You take what people say to heart, and I've learned that the hard way. Being with you this past year has made me realize that what I say can come across wrong. You tell me when what I say comes across harsher than I intend, and you encourage me to apologize.

You've made me love harder.

First off, this isn't all about you. This year you gave me our cat, Tigger. I love that dumb cat more than I thought I ever would, and I love you more for getting him for me. He's caused the most arguments in our relationship (which litter, which food, and that awful time he jumped in the toilet), so he's basically our child.

I never knew I could love someone as much as I love you. This article does not do our relationship justice. I'm so glad I've been able to spend this past year with you, and I hope I get to spend many more with you.

Happy Anniversary! I love you!