I’m lucky in a lot of ways. I’m marrying my best friend and my first love. He makes an effort every single day to show me how much he cares, and I think that’s what makes our relationship so happy (that, and a shared love of dogs).
He’s dedicated to me in a way that I never thought possible. I take as many horseback riding lessons as I can in the never-ending quest to be a better rider, and he’s right there with me every step of the way. He’s been there for every lesson since he got his driver’s license, which is pretty amazing. He’s ringside and recording even when it’s below freezing at the crack of dawn. Horses were never his thing, but for me he’s learned so much and can carry on a well-informed conversation about horsey stuff. He actively watches and learns from my lessons instead of just showing up and tuning out, which means the world to me. Of all the nice things he does for me, going to my lessons and sharing in my passion instead of just accepting it is the number one thing he does to make me happy.
We’re still young and figuring out how to be adults, and sometimes it gets tough. We share bills, a 632 square-foot apartment, two dogs, and all the worry that goes with those things (soon we’ll be sharing a last name!). Even when life is completely overwhelming, I have the comfort of knowing I’m with someone who loves me enough to take the time to show me in every way that he can. Sometimes he shows his love in small ways, like picking up my favorite drink from Starbucks on his way home from work, but he has consistently shown me that my happiness matters to him in the way that means the most to me: horses!
Keep Calm and Carreon 