First of all, I would like to tell you how grateful I am to have met you. In a world where people are so close physically, and yet so distant spiritually, you had the courage to open your heart to me. This leaves me in awe of you, and I am impressed at your good heart and kind words. In response, I will tell you who I am, who I'm not, and finally, my promises to you.
I am scatterbrained, and not just "I misplaced my keys twice this week." No, my absent-mindedness extends to every facet of my life. I ask that you be patient with me, and occasionally, give me a gentle reminder. I am also gross sometimes. My love of science and medicine have left me with a jaded view on what many people consider improper small talk. I look with extreme enthusiasm at broken bones and diseased tissue. Again, please be patient, but don't sacrifice your own comfort to appease me. Tell me if something bothers you, and I will listen. I am sentimental. Yes, I enjoy picnics, dates, dressing up for a special occasion, and cuddling while enjoying each others company. I can't wait to see what adventures are in store for us, and I pray that you feel the same. I am strong, both physically and mentally. This means that I will protect and help you in any way that I can, with everything I've got. It also means that, when things are bad, I hide my feelings and tear myself up from the inside. Don't let me do that.
I am not gorgeous. I have accepted this fact, and I'm completely okay with it. I don't need to have chiseled abs and a square chin to have confidence in my own skin, just know that I still love compliments every now and then. I am not rich, nor will I ever be. In spite of this fact, though, I have the ability to provide for the people dearest to me, and will spoil you, if you let me. I am not one to blame others for my own state in this world. True, people can be shitty, and no one should ever be walked all over, but I will never just sit around blaming others for any shortcomings I am suffering at the time. Finally, I am not controlling. This may come across to some as a lack of caring or weakness. Nothing could be further from the truth. I believe that it takes an amazing amount of fortitude to trust in someone going about their daily lives and experiences without fear of being hurt or abandoned. This world is too complex and big to be controlled by any one person, and I don't want to try, so go out with your friends, spend the weekend at your family's place, and have fun with your life. I will be here for you as long as you want me to.
All of this being said, I promise you this. I promise that I'll put the seat down. I promise that I'll cook you soup and care for you when you're sick. I promise I'll make compromises for the good of the relationship. I promise that I'll be nice to your friends, even the ones who don't care for me. I promise that I won't call you names. I promise that I won't run from an issue, even if it's one that causes me pain. Most of all, though, I will tell you "I love you" every day, and mean it.
Sincerely,
The one that loves you for who you are