1. Your sense of humour. You are the funniest man I’ve ever met, and you make me laugh in so many ways. And you get my jokes too!
2. Your intelligence and wit. Maybe wit goes with humour, but it is a smart humour, political sometimes, sometimes just witty. But very intelligent. Being smart is very attractive. And you are a very smart person.
3. Your willingness to put up with me and my crap and my incredible craziness and my insecurities, and make me feel loved despite them.
4. Your beautiful blue eyes.
5. Your compassion and generosity.
6. Your strength and the fact that you lend it to me when I need it.
7. Your inner little boy.
8. Your sense of adventure and willingness to try new things, even if it could make you look silly. You go the extra mile for me.
9. Your stories. I love the way you tell them. Especially around a campfire or in the car on a long drive. There is no one else I’d rather talk with.
10. Nine years ago you made me your partner in life, in the eyes of the law, and I made you mine, and although I’ve cursed you at times as I’m sure you have cursed me, that was the best decision I’ve ever made in my entire life. I am secure because you are here with me, and you are my anchor and my love.
When I was sixteen or seventeen, I was walking through the mall in downtown Sault Ste Marie with my friend, Esther. I saw the most beautiful guy, and fell in instant teenage love. He had long hair and was really tall. We followed him around the mall, giggling and being silly. Don’t think he even noticed. In fact, I know he didn’t. I’ve asked.
Later, at a party, met that boy, and connected. Dated, broke up, kept in touch, kept a little in love. Eventually reconnected, moved in together, got married and had two beautiful girls. Doesn’t seem that fascinating unless you are part of the story. Love and life, and how it works at times amazes me. Some people take it for granted.
I am sometimes a sentimental fool, and a corny one at that. But I think I’ve got a pretty good marriage, and a pretty good man, and that’s worth celebrating.
