Keeping the Magic Alive

Warning: after writing this post I felt it necessary to warn you that this post is extremely mushy and sentimental.  And I'm bragging hardcore about my man, so, if you're not in the mood for that, you may want to skip this (awesome) post.

Zach and I have been together for over six years.  My how time flies when you're in love!  We are just as in love as we were in the early months of our relationship.  I mean, I actually have those intense moments where my heart swells with love and I am just overcome with adoration for my man.  

We spend most of our time apart (at work), so how do we stay in the "in love" phase?  I give Zach much of the credit.  He compliments me on my appearance at least once a day and he is always happy to see me.  Like, "weeee!" happy.

Zach reminds me to be thoughtful: "I'm going downstairs, can I get you anything," and "want a back rub?"  Yes, yes I do want a back rub.  Is that even a question?  

We tell each other "I love you" about ten times throughout the day.  We send texts just so say things like, "hi sexy, I hope you're having a great day.  I love you.  I have a belly button."

We kiss - a lot.  Zach kisses me as soon as my alarm goes off, then again while I'm getting ready in the morning, then before he leaves for work, then as soon as we see each other after work, and then several times between then and bed.  We kiss each other goodnight every night, no matter what.

We are silly.  Every day I pass by his office window on my way to work, and often he'll see me pass and we'll wave.  This morning?  He did a happy dance for me in our window that had me cracking up and smiling the whole way to work.  Did other drivers see him?  Probably.  You're welcome, other drivers.

We make time to hang out together.  One of my favorite traditions is walking the dogs.  Every night we walk the dogs together.  It's a nice stress-free time to share our days, what we have coming up at work, and random thoughts that pop into our heads.

Three words: random. acts. of kindness.  Okay, that's four words.  Zach will send me flowers for no reason, I'll buy him shirts or a tie while I'm out shopping.  His kindness makes me want to do nice things for him.

We support each other in everything we do.  Zach supports me blogging, he even bought me a camera to make my blog better!  I support him when he has to work late, taking care of the dogs and making dinner.  Any hobbies, sports, and activities?  We support each other.  Family matters?  We support each other.  The mentality to support your significant other is so crucial to a successful relationship, and that can often be hard when you don't approve of the other person's actions.  We are incredibly lucky that we seldom disapprove of something the other person is doing.

We also have a lot of date nights and work lunches together.  And Zach is literally perfect, so that helps.  

Are you in looooove?  I'd love to hear how you and your S.O. keep the fire burnin'.  

Xx