What is it about him?

What catches my eye...and captures my heart?

His smile is as warm and bright as an unseasonably sunny, winter day and can dispell the darkest mood.
His eyes dance with delight and mischief.
He embraces life with childlike enthusiasm and wonder.
His easy laughter is contagious.
He can talk for hours about nearly anything.
He always holds my hand, with frequent caresses that say, "I love being with you."
He makes me feel at ease with him.

What causes my love to grow?

His gentle voice relieves the stress of a bad day.
He is generous with his affection.
He never gets impatient with my pettiest concern.
He always asks about my day and shares his day with me.
He makes me feel that nothing else exists when he wraps me in his arms.
When he's gone I pass the hours remembering his sweet kiss.
He's my first thought when I wake and his voice is the first I hear when he calls to say good morning.
I lie in bed and think of him until he calls to say goodnight.
Because he expresses his heart so willingly, I feel safe with him.
He laughs at me, but in a good way, when I might otherwise be embarassed.
No matter how close we are, I always want to feel him closer.
He gives me courage to try new things.
He is creative and has an eye for skill and beauty.
He appreciates the gifts of others.
He honors his family and treats them with kindness and respect.
He's a good story teller.
He has a spirit of adventure and loves to explore.
He can make me laugh at things that just moments before had me tied in knots.
He expresses concern for me.
He sees magic in the special moments.
The tenderness in his hands and in his voice soothes my soul and makes me long for more.
I can't get enough of his touch.
He inspires me to be the best that I can be.

What tears us apart?

Thoughts and feelings left unspoken, leaving too much room for speculation.
My foolish insecurities that cause my trust to waiver.
My own stupidity in unwittingly creating that which I fear most.
Ill-chosen words aimed at his heart, even though with good intent.
His reluctance to forgive.
His unwillingness to confront obstacles or conflict.
His pig-headedness.
His foolish pride.
The pain that grows in silence.