I don’t want to marry you just because it sounds nice to wake up next to you every morning or because forever sounds like a fairytale. I want to marry you because life is tough, and I know there’s no one else I’d rather face it with.

Marriage isn’t just about love; it’s about handling the hard days together. Raising kids, paying bills, dealing with family, work, and all the challenges life throws our way—it won’t always be easy. But I know that no matter how difficult things get, I want to go through every struggle with you by my side.

Life isn’t some perfect love story where everything magically falls into place just because you find "the one." There will be days when everything feels overwhelming, but I want to be the person you lean on. I want to be your safe place, your rock when the world feels unsteady.

I’m not choosing you because love is always exciting or because it’s all butterflies and romance. I’m choosing you because love is real—it takes work, patience, and commitment. And even through all the ups and downs, I know every moment with you will always be worth it.
-Allyssa