I have been in a loving, committed relationship for as long as I can remember. It always feels good to be loved by someone who you know will always be there for you, take care of you, and love you through it all. And you know that no matter what, you will always love them, too, every side of them.

Yes, I am talking about my relationship with food.

Here's what I have found in my very loving relationship:

1. You are always wondering when you are going to get your next meal even though you just had a yogurt, bag of popcorn, and a few mandarin oranges.

I don't know about you, but my day's highlight reel typically involves food.

3. You have cute nicknames for your food.

"So when is that chicky-chicky-parm-parm going to be ready, Mom?"

4. You love it in all of its stages of life.

6. It knows your deepest, darkest secrets.

You two are together for life. Literally. You will need food as long as you are alive.

8. It knows how to cheer you up.

I am always happier when I get a hold of a Belgian waffle.

9. It's always up for new adventures.

You can eat food anywhere in the world doing anything you want.

10. You couldn't imagine your life without your love of food.

Eating is not a task, it is a joy.