For as long I can remember, I’ve been self-conscious about myself. Whether it was about my looks or how I acted around others, I always doubted myself. This self-doubt started to make its way towards relationships. I always needed reassurance from the guy and seemed to come off as clingy. They would end up getting annoyed with me and would just leave. This made me even more self-conscious.

Thank you for everything you do to make sure this doesn’t happen again. I know it can be hard, but you’re the strongest person I know for all the things you do. It takes a lot of strength to love someone who’s not used to receiving it, or doesn’t think she deserves it. It’s a lot easier to love someone who knows that she’s worth it.

I know I ask you so many questions. They go from “do I look ok?” or “are you sure you love me?” Thank you for always answering them in such a sweet way. I know me being self-conscious and always asking you these questions for reassurance can be annoying, but you have so much patience. I know these are stupid questions but I appreciate you answering them.

I’m sorry for ever getting you angry or annoyed with me. I know I never trust you when you say I’m beautiful or cute or funny. I know I over analyze everything you say also and second guess things. It would be easier if I just listened to what you have to say without asking questions about it.

Thank you for always being there for me when I need a shoulder to cry on. Being self-conscious can have a big effect on my mental health and sometimes I know I have mental breakdowns. Thank you for always being there when I need someone to hold me while I cry and tell me everything is OK.

Even though I’m getting better because of you, I know I still have a long way to go. Thank you for being there every step of the way. No girl could go through this without a guy like you in her life. Even though I know there are plenty of other fish in the sea, thank you for picking me.

I didn’t think I was worth finding love, but I did. You brought the light back into my life when it was darkest. I give thanks all the time that I found someone that helped me see the good in myself when I couldn’t see it. It takes a lot to give your heart to someone who doesn’t know why you want to. I never knew why you fell for me but I’m so lucky to have someone like you love me. Thank you for everything you do and for showing me what love really is.