Being There

I really don't like to compare David with other guys I have dated...it just isn't fair to them. But sometimes things happen where it makes me remember how other men in my life have reacted to similar situations and how David just outshines them all. David is definitely the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Allow me to explain:

Today there was a weird family emergency. Everyone is okay, but shaken up. My mom couldn't be alone, but my dad was away on a business trip. I thought to myself, "Self, I wonder if David would go over and stay with her." But then I thought,  "No, self. That is probably weird. David and I aren't even engaged (yet) I shouldn't treat him like a husband or anything. I shouldn't expect him to bail out my family in times of crisis."

A few minutes later I was telling David what happened. Immediately concerned, he asked, "Who's with your mom? Do you want me to go over and take care of her?" My heart was filled with love for him. He is such a caring and kind person. I know he would do anything for me or my family. And that is just so different from what I'm used to.

Here is a similar example. Now again, I don't mean to compare, but it just makes me realize how grateful I am for David.

Okay. Picture this: Aimee, Dad, and Mom go to Europe. Dad and Mom get severely ill and need to get back to the states. Dad needs medical attention immediately, so he needs to stay in a hospital in Philadelphia for a few days while mom sees her super amazing doctor in Phoenix. At this time, I am unofficially engaged to a boyfriend. He had no job at the time and no commitments. So I begged him to go to Philadelphia and watch my dad while I took care of my mom.

He said no. He told me that I was expecting too much of a boyfriend. He said that he wasn't my fiancee or my husband yet. Why should he have to take care of my family's issues? This situation ultimately led to our breakup. I never forgot how abandoned and let down I felt.

Okay, flashback over. David could easily have ignored the situation today. I mean we aren't legally bound to each other yet. But he wants to be there for us. For me. And so he went over to keep my mom company for a few hours until my Dad's flight got in.

I don't think David knows how much that small act of kindness and commitment means to me. It shows me that I can count on him. That he won't turn away when things are emotional or difficult.

I have always wanted to be in a relationship with a man who would be my rock when I needed some support. And I am so glad that I finally found one after all this time.

Even though we are far away from each other right now, it amazes me how David manages to be there for me.

I love him so much!