One year ago this night at right around the time this is being posted, two unsuspecting stars crossed paths, and thus began the story of my “Three & Five“. Meanwhile, earlier this week while I was scrolling around on social media, I ran across these most impeccable words of a stranger about “a photograph”:

I hate to say this, but most women will go their entire lifetime and never experience the meaning of actual true love. It’s even slightly depressing to think that most people will never understand how powerful this picture actually is. This gentleman is a prime example of how men should be treating their partner with everyday that passes. We unfortunately live in a generation with men who have no idea what it takes to be a real man. Let me give you a couple examples of a real man … A real man asks about your day and genuinely cares about the answer. A real man respects your boundaries and never forces you to anything you’re not ready to do. He makes time for you, and takes that time to learn and understand who you are as a person. A real man consistently shows you the definition of effort with every day that passes. He will call you randomly throughout the day just to check on you and your mental health. A real man is undeniably committed to you and looks for new ways to fall in love with you with every day that passes. He makes protecting your heart a number one priority. A real man never makes permanent decisions based on temporary emotions. He never confuses you on where you stand in his life. A real man apologizes when he is wrong and stays true to his character. He doesn’t mind hurting other people’s feeling to protect yours. A real man gives you affection without sexual expectation. A real man refuses to entertain any women that isn’t you. He has genuine intentions with you from day one and shows you how it truly feels to be a priority rather an option. A real man will help you heal from the trauma that nobody apologized for. A real man values you and would never put themselves in a position to lose you. Take my advice and wait for the man that never let’s you fall asleep at night questioning your own self worth.

(Credit To “Cody Bret“)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY,

THREE AND SIX!

I love you both so much, and believe it or not, this gets to be a special day for me, as well. Abd, you are one of the best things that’s ever happened to this crazy family of ours and we’re so lucky that you haven’t run away screaming by now! Thank you so much for not only loving my daughter, but more so than that, being “the real and gentle man” who is pictured in the words above. Only God knows what’s in store for both your futures and whether they’re meant to be side by side for the long haul, but as for now, just enjoy this season, long as it will hopefully be. Although it is true that loving really can hurt sometimes, it’s the only thing worth really knowing. When it gets hard (and it will get hard sometimes), love is the only thing that can make you alive.

So, keep your sweet love in photographs, kids, and make memories where your eyes are never closed, hearts are never broken, and time’s forever frozen still. No matter what anyone in this world has ever shown or told you before, I am here to tell you that loving really is the only thing that can truly mend your soul, the only thing I know, and ya, hmm, it’s the only thing we’ll be able to take with us when we die.