Only once in your life do you find someone that can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with anyone else. They hear what you have to say, and actually want to know more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life throws your way. When something wonderful happens, the first thing that comes to mind is that you want them to share in your excitement.

They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you're hurting, or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you're not good enough. Instead, they build you up and show you things about yourself that you've never realized before. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition, but a calmness when they are around. You can be yourself without having to worry about what they'll think of you. They appreciate you for who you are. And they know what makes you the way you are.. the good and bad and ugly and uglier.

The things that seem insignificant to most people become invaluable treasures. What you see in each other each day becomes more clear and vivid. 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 intriguing at the least, because you know that it's important to this someone. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day. And in doing so, you experience what was thought to be impossible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way for this feeling to happen. It’s so different, exciting, and so real that it scares you. But with time, you realize this simple luxury in knowing that they are a part of your life.

Only once in your life do you find someone that can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with anyone else. They hear what you have to say, and actually want to know more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life throws your way. When something wonderful happens, the first thing that comes to mind is that you want them to share in your excitement.

They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you're hurting, or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you're not good enough. Instead, they build you up and show you things about yourself that you've never realized before. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition, but a calmness when they are around. You can be yourself without having to worry about what they'll think of you. They appreciate you for who you are. And they know what makes you the way you are.. the good and bad and ugly and uglier.

The things that seem insignificant to most people become invaluable treasures. What you see in each other each day becomes more clear and vivid. 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 intriguing at the least, because you know that it's important to this someone. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day. And in doing so, you experience what was thought to be impossible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way for this feeling to happen. It’s so different, exciting, and so real that it scares you. But with time, you realize this simple luxury in knowing that they are a part of your life.

Mimi: student, artist, foodie, member of shopaholics (not so) anonymous, music-junkie, occasional runner, coffee/tea lover, amateur photographer, and a yogi!

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