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, know
ing 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 enou-
gh, 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 bro-
ken 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.
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