9 Year Anniversary

Today, marks the 9th year of Joel and my relationship.

Does it feel any different? Not at all. Everyday that goes by is more and more like an old friendship becoming stronger. We are not perfect, but we have been through a lot these past years. Even today, we face struggles that we can't even 

understand. There will always be something to argue about. There is always going to be trials, roadblocks, temptation...but one things stand the tale of time and that is our friendship and companionship.

I will never forget the day my life changed when Joel told me I was his girlfriend. I have been through struggles my whole life, and I will keep facing them. I will never forget that Joel has been there for me, not to offer great advice, but to be that warm body that will always be there. He can't understand everything that goes on my mind, because I am very complicated, but he will always be willing to keep me company. 

The one thing Joel has taught me is to stand up for myself and move on. He isn't the perfect boyfriend and I am not the perfect girlfriend. Our presence with each other is more in itself than anyone can understand. 

I don't know what the future holds. We talk about it here and there. I wouldn't mind taking our relationship to another level, but only time can tell. I didn't get to do anything special with Joel this year, but hopefully I will write about

 something spectacular for our 10 year.