To the one who loves me unconditionally,

Thank you for being my rock, even when I’m difficult to deal with. I know things aren’t always sunshine and rainbows between the two of us, but I know that, when the going gets tough, I can count on you. Whether it’s 2 a.m. or 2 p.m., I know that if I need you, you’ll be there.

People like you are few and far between, so please know how much I appreciate you. You let me rant about anything and everything. Even if I’m wrong, you let me think I’m right and then you bring me back to reality where I belong. You push me to be a better version of myself. You challenge me in the best ways and bring out the girl who has been lost in the last few years. I am more myself around you than I am with anyone else. You challenge the decisions you think may not be the best for me and you encourage me to be responsible and a better person.

Thank you for dealing with me even when I’m being stubborn. Even when it seems like I’m not listening to a word you say, please know that I’m listening to every single one of them. When I’m being stubborn it’s because I know you’re right but sometimes my pride is just too big to allow me admit it. In the end, just know that when I’m stubborn I am listening and there’s a very good chance you’re right and I’ll end up caving eventually.

My father always taught me to never settle for anything less than being treated like the princess I am, so thank you for treating me like I’m a princess. While I never thought someone could live up to the expectation, you’ve managed to exceed it. No matter what the action, big or small, you put me first and you think about what will make me happy.

Thank you for being a lockbox with my secrets. I know that I can trust you with my deepest thoughts and my darkest secrets. I love being able to share anything and everything with you. If something amazing happens to me, you're one of the first people I want to share it with. If something goes wrong, you're one of the first people I call. Thank you for being one of my biggest supporters. Whether it’s landing a new job or spilling my coffee down myself on the way to work, I know you’ll be there to celebrate with me or cheer me up and tell me my outfit still looks great with coffee all over it. You’re my own personal cheering section, you’re always positive towards me, no matter what else is going on in your head.

I know I may not be the easiest to deal with; my stubbornness, sass and occasional attitude can be a lot to handle, but you handle it like a champ. I’ve never had someone be able to handle every side of me, but you can and it’s amazing. You truly are a blessing in my life.

So, to the one who loves me unconditionally, thank you for being my knight in shining armor and thank you for showing me what it’s like to be loved.