Love in the Trenches

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Ah, see, I'm sitting here thinking about how far Dee and I have come and how I’m still all in, even when things are tough.

Yes, I said YES already, and I’m hopelessly in love with him.

But let’s be real for a second: this love thing isn’t always rosy; it’s messy, it’s complicated, and sometimes, it feels like we’re both on different pages. But guess what? I’m still here for it.

Dee and I, we’re fighting, no lies. We’re going through some things, and there are moments when I feel like, Is this really going to work?

But in the same breath, I know that we are definitely going to settle it. I know that every fight we have is just another step toward understanding each other better. Every disagreement just brings us closer because, at the end of the day, the love is still there.

It’s crazy; sometimes I find myself laughing at the situation. Like, how did we even get here?

One minute, we’re laughing; the next minute, we’re having a heated argument over something that seems so small. But let’s be real: love isn’t perfect, and nobody has it all figured out. But I know, no matter how tough it gets, we’re in this together.

I’ve never been one to back down from what I want. And right now, what I want is Dee, and I’m not going anywhere. I’m here to fight for this love, even when it gets hard.

We might disagree; we might have our moments of doubt, but we will always find our way back to each other. Because at the end of the day, there’s no one else I’d rather fight for.

What am I going to do? I’m staying put.

I’m not running away from this love, no matter how tough it gets. I’m not turning my back on us, because I know the beauty of love is not just in the easy moments, but in how we fight, grow, and resolve things together. It’s in the way we make up after a fight, laugh through the tension, and remind each other why we’re in this.

How do I want to be loved? Passionately, yes, but also with patience. I want a love that understands my flaws and is ready to work through the mess with me.

I want love that’s intentional, that’s ready to fight for the future we’ve started to build, no matter how many bumps we hit along the way. I want love that’s truthfully given, where we can be real with each other, even when things aren’t perfect.

I want love that’s sacrificial, where we’re both willing to put in the work, even when it’s hard. We might not always see eye to eye, but we’re willing to listen, compromise, and grow. I want love that isn’t afraid of the tough times because I know that’s where the real strength lies.

Romance? Oh, you know I love it, but romance is not just about flowers and sweet words. It’s about holding each other through the storm, fighting through the misunderstandings, and still choosing each other every day. It’s about seeing the beauty in the struggle and knowing that it will make us stronger in the end.

But listen, as much as we’re fighting, I know we’re going to settle it. We always do. Dee and I are learning each other in a way that’s messy but also beautiful. I’m not worried; I’m not giving up. No matter how hard it gets, no matter how many times we disagree, I trust that we’ll always find our way back to each other.

So yeah, we’re fighting. But what matters is that we’re fighting for us, fighting for this love. We might not always get it right, but I know this is the love I want to fight for. And I’m ready to keep fighting, to keep working through the tough moments, because in the end, it’s all worth it.

Dee, if you’re reading this, just know I’m here. I’m not going anywhere. We’ll figure it all out, one step at a time. This love, the real love, is not just about the good times; it’s about pushing through the tough ones too. And I’m all in. Let’s keep building, learning, and fighting for each other.

I love you, Dee! And there is nothing you can do about it!