Out of over a hundred people who messaged me, only you were left.

It was just a random post looking for someone to be my constant companion over my post break-up stage. We both have different reasons over how we met with you plainly being interested as outdoors buddies.

But you turn out to be so much more than that.

Conversations flow naturally between us realizing all the similarities and common interests we both have. It felt as if I was talking to a much more mature male version of me. Physical features have never even been a factor, funny how I've always looked at the physicality of a person. Yet, it never happened with you.

I was just simply happy over the impromptu hangouts and walk-athons without knowing exactly where to go that I didn't even realize that I was seeing you almost everyday. I was drawn over the deep talks and advice sessions after work as if it has become a part of my routine.

We were just simply friends, as you so casually repeatedly tell me each day. We are nothing more but friends. Quite frankly, I was okay with it. I wasn't exactly planning to be in a relationship again after coming from a toxic disastrous one.

I even felt as if I was just a little project of yours that you'll abandon after seeing its completion, after you've served your purpose of being my advisor.

However, things took a different turn.

We transitioned from being friends to dating at quite a fast pace, yet it felt right and sure. I knew more of you as a person rather than just being a friend. Influencing and pushing each other for the better, I found myself dreaming again and grasping every opportunity to be greater.

Being yours was never a part of the plan. But the self-improvement I hoped for myself was achieved much better with your presence. We were growing independently, celebrating each other's achievements together despite us being both dominant and competitive in personality. It was a healthy competition that lets us grow and achieve more as a person and as a couple.

We are moving forward on different paths seeing the relationship progress with maturity. Something that is new to me yet it is also what I never knew I wanted. Having a partner that treats me as an equal rather than just letting one person lead and the other to follow.

I learn the bigger picture of everything through you. Your artistic and logical thinking along with my scientific and imaginative way. You've pushed me to do things I never expected myself to do. You've always complimented me in the things I do. You are patient and understanding despite my crazy beastmode episodes.

Our relationship is only at its beginning, barely established, but I could see myself growing and maturing with you. This relationship is the one I've once dreamt of having and I'm grateful for having it with you.

June 27, 2022 | EDS