To my second love, the one that really matters in
this book of mine,
If I had my life to live over again, I would find you sooner so that I could love you longer.
I want to thank you. There are so many things
that the first love gets credit for, but you
deserve some recognition, too. You made me
believe in love again after my heart was crushed
into a million tiny pieces. You made me laugh
again. You made me stop believing that all guys
treated girls badly because of how you cared for
me. For that, I am eternally grateful for you. I
know it wasn't easy. I know I'm hard to love. But
you did it. You pushed through the walls I used
to protect myself because I had been hurt so
badly before. You were patient, caring,
understanding, and protective every minute of
every day. You brought me so much happiness
that I never thought I would feel again. For
everything you thought went unnoticed, they
didn't. They're right here – they've been right
here, in my heart, in my head all along.
Thank you for...
1. Holding me when I would sob inconsolably
about the past and another person who hurt me.
2. Understanding that when certain songs played
I just had to change no matter how
abrupt it was or if you liked the treated.
3. Showing me how I actually deserve to be
treated.
4. Being patient when I doubted you at times,
only because my first love caused me to have
those insecurities and doubts.
5. Giving me new days and traditions to embrace
and love.
6. Proving to me that I was actually enough just
the way I was.
7. Encouraging me when I wanted to try
something new and not trying and control me.
8. Acting proud to be my girlfriend.
9. Giving me space and time when I needed it,
instead of accusing me.
10. Fighting for me when I shut down and shut
you away.
11. Loving me exactly the way I am.
I won't say first is the worst, but with you, I will
say second is the best. Thank you for teaching
me so much about myself and love. Thank you
for teaching me about growth, forgiveness, and
accepting change. Thank you for coming into my
life when I needed a second chance. Lastly,
thank you for making me happy in so many new
ways, bug.
To the moon and back,
Your first love that loves having you as h
second love...