How I Knew

Dear Love,

   It took me awhile to find you in your truest form. It took me awhile to realize that the man in front of me who was a close friend for so long was actually the one right in front of me the whole time. But now that I've found you, thank you. Thank you for helping me understand what true love is.

   True love is wanting to wake up to that person every morning. They're the last one on your mind at night before you drift off to sleep. They're your best friend, your confidante, your partner in crime. They're the one who you show the true you. They're the one who in return, lets loose too and shows the true them. Love in its truest form is raw. It's the basis of who you and that person are. It's not about being fake. It's not about being who you think they want you to be. Nope. It's embracing who both of you are and loving each other. It's about helping each other out, not always being on the receiving end. People too easily nowadays get caught up in their own stress and their own problems, but when you truly love someone, both of your walls are down and you let each other help with the obstacles in life. You understand what your partner needs whether it be a neck massage, a homecooked meal or just some hugs and cuddles.

  True love is not being afraid to commit or show your love. It's about being comfortable in your own skin and confident enough of your relationship to not have to hide anything or from anyone. True love is trusting in your other closest friends and family and knowing that if they approve, they know the true you and that person. True love doesn't doubt. It doesn't hesitate. It takes the leap of faith and knows exactly what you need.

Thank you love,
That girl that understands