#2108miles

I woke up to a packed lunch from the sweetest boyfriend ever.

Sex ed is INCREDIBLY important for physical health but we need something for mental health. We need to explain to students that there is a difference between a disagreement and emotional abuse. Students need to know that they should be able to talk to their partner about how they make them feel. They need to know that your partner shouldn't intentionally make you feel uncomfortable and that they have to communicate it when it happens.

Wanting to focus on your career before settling down is okay. Wanting to start a family right away is okay. Wanting to go back to school before/during/after kids is okay. Wanting to adopt in your forties is okay. NOT wanting to have kids at all is okay. What's important is that you and your significant other are open about your desires and you both can make a solid agreement.

Most of my life, I never felt like there was anyone in the world that I would want to commit to. I didn't believe that I was the kind of person that would settle down and have a family. But then someone came along and changed my whole perspective. And now I can't imagine a life without them.

The distance is now officially closed. J got into dental school in our hometown, where it’s much cheaper than the place he got into in Arizona. We found out during his visit to see me and now it just means that we won’t have to spend anymore time apart. I’m so proud of J for all his hard work and I’m so happy that  we were able to keep our relationship strong. Two days ago, we celebrated our 3-year anniversary and I’m excited for many more years to come. 

J is the nicest SO that I've ever had. But I find myself sometimes feeling like I don't deserve having a person do such wonderful things for me. Which is awful. Your SO should make you feel special and cared for. And you should be that same person for them. If nothing else, your relationship should make you feel loved.