You once asked me why I was with you, but I couldn't find the right words to explain why. The only things I could think of to say to you was that I am with you because I want to be with you, and I love you for more reasons than one. But I couldn't quite bring myself to tell you how you felt like home.

I fell in love with you like readers fall in love with books; wanting more and more as the story progresses. You're the book I can't put down.

I am with you because you are my best friend.

I can count on you to be there for me and listen to everything I have to say.

I am with you because I can trust you to keep my secrets.

I am with you because you know me better than I know myself.

You know when something is wrong just by the tone of my voice or by the glare I give.

I am with you because you support me.

You believe in me. There has never been a time when you told me I couldn't do something. You tell me how strong and independent I am and say you know I can do whatever I put my mind to. There are times you support my decision even if you don't entirely like it.

I am with you because you strengthen me.

You build me up when I tear myself down. You let me know I'm being stupid and tell me how it is, even if I don't want to hear it.

I am with you because you love everything I hate about myself.

You make sure to tell me I'm beautiful every day. You tell me I look good in my bathroom towel with makeup still running down my face from showering. And the best part is I believe you. You have helped me grow my self-esteem and made me confident to live in my skin.

I am with you because you make me a better person.

You make me want to be a better person, too.

I am with you because you still give me the butterflies.

When I wake up next to you, I get the butterflies. When we kiss, I get the butterflies. When you're walking toward me, my heart flutters.

I am with you because we are a team.

It doesn't matter what the argument is about, we work through it and forgive each other. We work toward bettering our relationship. We have equal parts in the relationship, so it's not like one person is trying harder than the other.

I am with you because you respect me.

Because you respect me, I respect myself.

I am with you because you make me happy.

Now, I'm not saying you're my only source of happiness, but you make me happier than anything else in my life.

I am with you because you do the little things.

You laugh at my stupid jokes. You hold open the car door for me and shut it for me once I'm in. You don't let me walk next to the road. You hold my hand when we walk together. You let me cry at cute videos we watch together. You watch all my poor movie choices and go places I like to go. You make sure I have everything I need. You're always polite, kind and caring.

I am with you because I love the way you love me.

I love that you tell me every day how much you love me. You never let me go to bed without reminding me you love me. I love the way our fingers fit perfectly together like my hand is your hand's missing puzzle piece. I love that you hug me a little tighter when I'm upset and when we haven't seen each other for a while. I love how every kiss is filled with love and not a peck on the cheek.

I am with you because you want to be with me.

I am with you because you feel right.

I am with you because I love you.

I love you for every kiss and every hug. I love you through the good times and the bad times. I love you through all of your mistakes. I love you for every smile, laugh and memory. I love you for who you are, quirky and all. I love you for loving me.

I am with you because I choose to be.

I hope you never stop choosing to be with me.

I am with you for all of the reasons above and then some. I want you to know I am with you through everything life throws at us. I know relationships are tough, but I won't give up on us because I want this. I want you. I want us.