People like to ask me "how did you and John meet?" and I always feel so weird. We don't have a unique "Meet Cute". We met on a dating app. Simple. When I answer this question, I feel a bit awkward, almost ashamed.

I wish instead people would ask me "What stood out about John when you met?" If someone were to ask me this question, they would see me glow. What stands out about John? He is open. From day one, it was so easy to converse and connect with him. He is patient. He doesn't judge me too harshly and creates time and space to help me grow. He is present. Whether driving 2 hours to care for me when I'm sick, or taking time to hear out my heart when I am struggling, he does his best to be there for me. I got to see these attributes from our first call and every day since....and I'm so glad I get to see them every day for the rest of my life!

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