How Do I Know that You Are the One?

I want to spend the rest of my life with YOU, Tiffany Marie, because:

…The relationship has gone smoothly since the beginning. We have had a few fights, but they are healthy fights.  That’s to be expected.  We have been together from the beginning (no break ups and getting back together).  To put it plainly, everything has been so natural.

…We get along well with each other’s family and friends.  What else can I say?  I enjoy being with your family, and your friends.  And I know you enjoy my family and friends.  They all have only good things to say about you!

…There is nothing I would change about you.  Neither of us will fundamentally change once we are married.  I’m sure we both have little things that get on each other’s nerves.  (But hey, only if I were perfect would I never get on your nerves. I’m glad I’m not perfect.)  I love that you are a woman of character, service, passion, and honor. We have these things in common.

…You are my best friend.  Beyond attraction and chemistry, you are my best friend. I love being in your presence and sharing my life with you.  When we are old and gray (or bald!) and wrinkly, what will hold us together will be the fact that we can share anything with each other.

…The thought of marrying you only excites me (and doesn’t scare me).  Since we first met and started dating, I haven’t had one second thought.  On tv and in movies some guys talk about “cold feet.”  Cold what?  I have never had to think about whether I am making the right decision or not.  I can’t live without you!

(I have to give credit to Brett and Kate McKay for the putting ideas on “the one” into words).