Constant and consistent

Well, the Boyfriend and I have passed the 3 month mark and I'm adjusting rather well. Why do I say "adjusting" you ask? Well, with the Boyfriend, the kind of "honeymoon" phase is over and we're now settled into having kind of an everyday life of being a couple. Watching TV, going to the gym, an occasional evening out (contra dancing last Sat). I always like the "goo-goo" phase, but I know that all relationships go past that if they are to continue.

When the Boyfriend and I talked about this a week or more ago, I mentioned that I was sorry to see the first part of the romance fading. He answered that he actually likes to get to the next phase because it shows more of who the person is, and if there is a real staying power to the relationship. Wow. Actually a guy who wants to see what's next. Amazing.

Another thing that I am both amazed about and grateful for is the Boyfriend's consistency in his actions and words. He's dependable, something that I highly value. He's constant in the old-fashioned way....meaning that he is there every day, without fail, without question.

I truly think that he is the real deal. And I'm looking forward to what happens next.

flowers

Last night the Boyfriend came over after his martial arts class for dinner. In his hands, along with some grapes and bananas and such, was a bouquet of flowers. So sweet. When I asked what the special occasion was, he replied, "just because you're my girlfriend."

I'm constantly tickled with time spent with him. He's a great conversationalist and funny and smart. We have some things in common, but are not twins joined at the hip. I remember that I told him once that I like people who challenge me...and he does.

I'm happy and want to tell everyone!