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Brian, I’ve spent my entire life being FUCKED over by guys who swore they loved me, who swore I was the one, and that they were going to stay with me for the rest of my life. I constantly say “I love you” because I’m scared. I’m scared that you’re going to turn out to be just like every other guy out there. I’m scared that when push comes to shove, that you’re going to leave, just like every other guy I’ve been with. You may have had the bigger heartbreak, but I’ve had more of them, and it scares me. You ARE the one. The one I want to be with for the rest of my life. I want to marry you, have kids with you, buy a house with you, travel with you, grow old with you… the whole nine yards. I want YOU to be the one by my side through everything. I don’t love you for what you MIGHT be, I love you for who you are right now. I love you Brian Michael Britz, for everything that you are, for all that you do, and for every word you say. I hang on your every word, and I cherish every touch. I want every day of the rest of my life to be like that. I want to wake up in your arms and fall asleep with your kiss. I want you to be the one taking pictures as my kids go off to the first day of school. I want you to be the one who squeezes my hand as my oldest walks across the stage of their high school with a 4.0 GPA, valedictorian of their class. I want you to be the one who holds me as I cry when I find out that my youngest daughter lost her virginity… and I want you to be the one who reminded me that I swore I’d never be that parent. I’ve fallen head over heels in love with you. Some people would probably say it’s reckless, but for the last year and a half, you’re the only guy I’ve wanted. I resigned myself to the fact that I’d never have you, but I was never “ok” with it. When I finally had a taste of what I could have, I knew that you were the one. I’ve known you were the one for a long ass time Bri. I have never EVER been more certain of something in my life than I am that I want to marry you. I can’t imagine life without you or life after you, and life before you is something that I try to not think about, because I have never been happier in my life. You have brought something into my life I have never experienced; you do complete me. You’re my other half, the jelly to my peanut butter, the cheese to my macaroni. I’m sorry if I’ve been needy Brian, but I’ve seen the future that we could have, and I’m terrified of losing it. Yes, it’s a security thing. I’m sorry that I’m not secure enough to believe you when I say “I love you too” but you’ve got to understand where I’m coming from. I know the first time we had this conversation, you know, the whole marriage thing… I kind of sprung it on you and caught you off guard, and we had a lot we needed to get through as a couple, and a lot that needed to be talked about, and a lot going on emotionally with my surgery just a few days after I popped the question. If anything, this surgery has made me more sure than anything else ever could that you are the one meant for me. I love you Brian, and nothing is EVER going to change that. I will be at your side through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the sadness, the ups and the downs, the healthy athletic rowing times, and the “I can’t get off the couch for 2 weeks” times. I’ll be there for you every step of the way, and I will support every decision that you make. I will back your decisions and no matter what, I will NEVER EVER STOP LOVING YOU UNTIL I TAKE MY LAST BREATH. I don’t want to marry you tomorrow. I’m not crazy. I do want to take things to the next level. I’m there, you’re there, and I want the world to know that we’re there. I honestly don’t want to get married until after I have a diploma… but I’ve always wanted a longer engagement. Time flies when you’re rowing, and you know that. I just want the world to know that I’ve found the one and I’m the happiest girl in the world. Will you marry me?
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