On October 26th, 2016, my life changed forever.

You asked me out in my apartment and I knew it was coming. Thank goodness it happened because I can't imagine a life without you, and I never want to.

I know I have already written an article dedicated to you, but here's another one. I'm going to make this short and sweet.

Before there was an "us", you were my very best friend. We would hang out almost every day, and we were both hiding the fact that we had a spark. You jumped the gun at the right time, and I will be forever grateful.

I'm pretty sure you saved me. You prevented me from being alone; now that you are mine, I don't ever want to be apart. I found my better half.

We have been through so much in one year that I can't wait for the years to come. Dinner dates made me like you (ya know, food), movie nights made me fall for you, and New York City made me love you.

I knew you were the one for me when you called me beautiful. A lot of people have the ability to call me that, but you actually mean it and you stick to your word. You also tell me every single day, like it's a routine, just so I know that it's really true.

I also knew you were the one for me when you accepted me for who I was. You loved everything about me and you didn't want me to change. I've never felt so comfortable with someone in my life, so I let you in. I learned to trust really easy because you were the one who I can count on.

I appreciate everything you do for me. You don't have to buy me food, but you do. No matter how many times I try to tell you, you won't budge. You don't have to take me places so I can "window shop", but you do. You don't have to give me massages, but you do. You're so good to me and I will never understand why.

I don't know how God brought us together because I didn't expect this at all. This was a sneaky trick that ended up working out! We go hand in hand. This may sound cliche, but you are the peanut butter to my jelly.

I love everything about you. How can I not? But the one thing I can't get over is the fact that you're my motivator. I don't think I can get through anything without your positive thoughts. I have a lot on my plate and so do you. But you make sure I'm accounted for and I'm okay. I can't thank you enough for that.

Sometimes, we fight. All couples do, but more often than not, we argue about silly stuff. I know it can be annoying and tough because I'm tough to deal with. So you are the bomb for dealing with me. You're a trooper.

I can't believe it's been one full year. It's been a year full of obstacles, joy, laughter, tears...but most importantly, love. I'm still in awe and surprise. I didn't expect to be here writing to you about us, but I am. I didn't think I'd have someone so awesome, trustworthy, and handsome with the bonus of a big heart. I've been hurt before in the past. But ever since, you have proved me wrong about getting broken again. What can I do without you?

Thank you so much for being the best boyfriend and the best friend ever. I owe everything to you. Just say you won't let go.

Happy anniversary. I love you!

Just a little bit.