“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone
who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things
that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb
everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes
for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were
never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you.
When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them
about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not
embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you
when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings
or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they
build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you
special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy
or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You
can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you
because they love you for who you are. The things that seem
insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become
invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever.
Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid
it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more
brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was
infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during
the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always
brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no
need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite
content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested
you before become fascinating because you know they are important
to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person
on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring
them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm
cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that
there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your
heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed
possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow
your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares
you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and
possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems
completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and
security is in knowing that they are a part of your
life.”
― Bob Marley