I’ve realized something that grants me more security than I can really describe. That is that I love Whit without needing a reason to. In a couple’s early relationship, it goes something like: Wow. I love (so and so) because he/she is [insert laundry list]. And while this is a beautiful and wonderful thing, there’s a sense of togetherness that can only come with: Wow.I love (so and so) because…I do.
Don’t get me wrong. I can rattle off dozens of ‘why-i-love-whit’ reasons without a thought. They’re all still there and that list continues to grow. But nothing is as important or profound as ‘Because I do.’
See. Getting to the ‘Because I do’ place means that we’re a team. That we’re together no matter what. That I’m committed to her and us more than I am smitten by her (admittedly fantastic) qualities. I have the reasons. No doubt. But I don’t need them anymore. I’ve decided to be with and love this woman, better or worse, Because I Do.