love is.... .

knowing that you are both in it... .

I need you,
I need you in my life
as much as I need
food or water or sleep.

For the longest time,
I've had a thirst deep inside
to be known and understood
and loved for who I am.

I've longed for someone
to share my life with....
the ups and downs
and everything in between.

The you walked in,
quenching my thirst,
satisfying my longing...
and I knew you were the one--
the one I've been waiting for
all this time.

I love you and I need you
more than I can usually
find words to say.

But today and always,
know that you're the one for me...
and I never want to let you go.

in his own words

I know I'm not
always the easiest person to get along with
but I know we'll make it because
of how much I love you.
We'll have a beautiful family one day,
just hang in there with me.

and I cried. because I love him. and I know we'll make it.
love is growing up. and realizing that a relationship is hard work.
realizing that after several years you start taking each other for granted.
and that you have to remember that your love needs to last.
Don't stop.
Because I won't stop.