Happy 4th anniversary to my handsome boyfriend Simon.

It’s so weird to think back to our first year together and remember the dramatic (and frequent) fights.  We didn’t really even like each other most of the time, and sometimes I wonder why we both stuck around.  We got on each other’s nerves, were rude to one another and stubbornly argued over meaningless things.

I think that we worked through all of our differences (and wow do a sheltered girl from Florida and a street-smart boy from England have a lot of differences!) because we always cared about each other.

Four years later, after meeting each other’s family and adopting a dog together and spending a lot of quality time together, I think we’ve finally started to figure it all out.  We try to make each other happy and take care of one another.

One time, Simon and I were out for drinks with friends and my coworker when Simon spotted a guy he used to know.  Simon went to talk to the guy, and after about 20 minutes I noticed that he forgot to take his drink with him.  So I walked it over to him, only to be criticized by my coworker afterwards, for being “whipped” and “domesticated”.  I argued that it’s a good thing to want to make your partner’s life a little easier, and it’s a good thing to be kind to one another.  The truth is, I don’t care if people think I’m “domesticated” for cooking Simon meals, or “whipped” for bringing him his drink.  He does plenty for me every day.

I am no expert, but I think it’s those little acts of kindness that really solidify the foundation of any relationship.  I am so happy and lucky to be in love with such a wonderful man.

Happy anniversary sweetheart.  I love you.