You made me Shine

From you, I learned that I am worthy of a great love. I learned that I am beautiful. You taught me to be upfront. Because of you, I figured out that I’m nothing to be hidden, that my light shines too bright. I saw that some people take advantage of insecurities, because you did. You taught me to speak up. You taught me not to settle. Because of you, I know Christ. You taught me to go for it. I learned to guard my heart because you hurt it. You showed me that fighting is ugly. From you, I learned that laughter is crucial in a relationship. From you, I learned that a connection does not equal chemistry. And, from you, I learned that chemistry does not equal connection. You taught me to be myself. You taught me not to hold back.

I’m not sorry that I dated you, ex boyfriends of mine; you taught me so much about love and about myself. I have no doubt that my life and my relationship with Brandon is richer because of the good and bad we lived through together.

So, thanks, I guess.