We are an unlikely pair in some ways. He's taller than everyone, I'm shorter than everyone. He's a Christian. I'm into philosophy, like Nietzsche. We believe a lot of different things, have some different values, but some very similar core values, it would seem. He believes in the illuminati, I believe in the corporate elite oppressing the working class and controlling the government. Like, is it the same thing? Sorta.

I didn't picture being with someone like him, but I love how I'm falling for him- in this love, there is a message of unity rather than division. Discussion, rather than silence.

I was drawn to him by the way he looked at me before we spoke. I've been so surprised getting to know him, in a lot of ways, he inspires me, he challenges me, he makes me think, he has brought me the courage to revisit the possibility of God, and I admit, I believe in God, in a lot of ways- but that's my journey. I feel very blessed to have this journey and these challenges. I really want to grow as a person.

I respect my new boyfriend very deeply, because he is not afraid to be himself & tell me what he thinks, he doesn't get defensive when I say what I think or tell him he's wrong (ah, i can be too brash sometimes!) And he changed his whole life in order to get right with God & try to live a more moral life. He did what was right for him, in the face of a lot of adversity.

And he is very sweet and very perfect. I've never felt so good around anyone. We have such cute, awkward moments. We stare into each others eyes, and it is everything I could ever have wanted from a romance.

I love talking to him on the phone, I love his voice, I love when he tells me stories or his thoughts. I am so excited to share so much with him.

When I'm upset, he offers to listen to me talk about my feelings. I couldn't tell you what that means to me. And he is there for his friends too.

Welp I am in love, huh?

I have always hoped for something pure, but I no longer expected it after so many bad relationships and missed connections- and wanted to be single & polyamourous. Yet. Here it is, my destiny. Here we go again. For better or worse, I believe I will be grateful for the experience.