The Relationship For You

One. He gets up early. 

Makes you breakfast, because

He's the early bird, and 

He knows you won't eat all day if you don't eat now. 

"You're so whipped," we tease,

And you join in, saying, 

"I have him trained."

But he doesn't mind 

Because he knows it's just bravado,

And you're afraid people don't like you,

So he does all this to show he cares

In the hope that one day you'll believe

You are lovely. 

Two. You told him you've been cheated on

In the past,

So although it might not seem fair to him

He understands when you don't trust

As easily as others do. 

He understands your jealousy

Though it may limit his freedom

He stays within those limits to make sure

You're comfortable,

And to show you he cares,

So that others can't even tell

You ever had a moment of doubt

That you are worth being faithful to. 

Three. You say "he really is mine,"

And we gag, but

We're happy you're with someone willing

To move across the country to be with you. 

You're equally poor, so he's frustrated,

He just wants to provide for you. 

That's how he was brought up

To show you that he cares. 

Your exes abused you but now

I hope you've forgotten that anyone ever thought

You weren't precious. 

Four. He tells you

"I don't want other guys to think about you that way,"

And at first you didn't understand. 

"You should only care what I feel,"

You say, but he can't help it.

He wants to protect you,

Their stares dirty you, 

He wants them to respect you,

And that's how he shows you he cares. 

Your relationships have always been on and off

But he shows you you're not just worth chasing,

You're worth keeping. 

Five. I have always committed too early,

And nothing has ever panned out,

But you're fine with taking it

One day at a time. 

So we joke that while I'm away, you should 

Hit up a brothel or

Practice picking up girls,

But we both know we're trying

To end up in the same place,

That I want you and you want me. 

You know I'm afraid we'll take each other for granted

So I don't want to promise forever,

But you're trusting me even though I won't say it,

And that shows me you care. 

I have my past and my fears, and you promise

I am not illogical, I shouldn't be brushed off,

My feelings are valid. 

It's not about what others think. 

What works for them may not be for you

If your relationship fills your need,

And you're doing the same for him,

Then cherish what you have :)