When you find the love of your life, you know. You know
when he talks to you like he speaks to no one else. You know when
he asks to meet at Denny's at five in the morning, only
to split peanut butter-chocolate pancakes and a plate of
hashbrowns. You know when you steal a shirt or a jacket here and
there just to keep his smell around. You know when he offers to
watch a marathon of your favorite movies, even if they're not
his.
When
you find the love of your
life, take care of him. Take care of him, because you
know he needs just as many long hugs and sick-day chocolate milk
runs to the store as you do. Take care of him, because he is not
the only one who has to drive many miles to see you. Take care of
him, because you understand that sometimes he needs that time to
just take a break and play video games for five hours. Take care
of him, because you know he will always do the same for
you.
When you find the
love of your life,
don't lose him.
Don't take advantage of his time. Let him kiss you in public.
Tell him what's in your heart and on your mind. And let him
do the same. It's okay to fight, as long as you make up
before you leave. Let him know when you need attention, but pay
attention to him. Take credit for your faults, because he loves
you anyways.
Keeping a relationship requires persitence, hard work, tolerance,
with a little bit of fun in the mix. Don't EVER leave out the
fun. Don't ever say things you'll regret, not to him or
the people around you. Don't ever let someone tell you that
you two spend too much time together; that time is so valuable.
Don't forget to say "I love you". You never know what you
have until it's gone.
When you find the
love of your life,
you'll either stay
with him forever or you'll drift apart. Believe it or not,
both will end up being alright. You may find another to share
your life with one day. Just know that you did find that love,
and it will live on within you forever.
And
that is truly the greatest gift of all.