“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.”