“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,
knowing 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
enough, 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 broken 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.”
― Bob Marley