Heartbeats: Beat and Fall again

Hey guys,

Now that you know some of my past from my last post "Flutter, Break and Remix", let's get into the much happier rest of the story!

As you know, I took time for myself, and grew much stronger after my first break up, and I really think that time made all the difference when it comes to my current relationship. Daniel is the sweetest, most patient and thoughtful human being I've ever met. And boy oh boy did I fall for him hard. 

Our first time meeting was in class, even though we didn't talk for weeks. Then we started texting, but still waited weeks before going on an official date. AND THEN, the first date is where I knew I was in trouble. We sat in a coffee shop talking for six hours. Not once was it uncomfortable- except when my sister decided to show up (true story).

Here we are years later and I am beyond in love. He can cook, loves my family, treats me like a queen, works hard, etc. What more can I ask for? There have been times where we've been through tough situations, but we went through them together and became so much stronger because of it. 

Let me tell you some stories about Daniel and show you how lucky I am. His work had these giant heart shaped balloons that they were going to throw away, Daniel brought them to me. Our monthaversary? Man showed up with flowers and Oreo's. My dad and I had to be taken to the doctor? He drove us. He always goes above and beyond with these big and small gestures just to show he cares. 

I'll insert here some small truths. When we started dating, I was convinced he was Italian and was shocked when I found out he wasn't. I would always worry about things ending up like my last relationship. I had a hard time trusting him. I even thought, before we were official, that maybe this wasn't a good idea because we seemed to different. I was so scared the first time he met my family. 

But here we are, two and a half years later, and he continues to prove himself every day. I am allowed to be stressed, sad, mad, silent or loud, weird or quirky, and he is here for it all. Not to mention I have days of extreme sass for no reason and the man has a come back for every salty comment I can ever come up with. Daniel makes me feel like I am his world every time I see him or speak to him THAT, is love. 

It is so clear to me now, that my first relationship was just a detour on my way to him. That without that hurt and pain, I may not be as grateful and amazed by the love he gives me everyday. If I hadn't grown stronger and learn exactly what I wanted through that first break up, maybe we wouldn't have worked out. There's no way to know what erasing that pain would've changed in my path, but I'd do it all over again if it means ending up here, today, with him. (cheesy but true)

Talk soon, 

XX
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