Second Place 2008

In 2008 The Positive Way held a "Love Assurance" contest with the objective of finding out what people had to say about creating and/or sustaining love in their lives.

The second place entry:

I choose to love by making the daily decision to love unconditionally. I see beyond the tiredness, stress, and boredom of the day’s routine each time I look into his eyes. I hear the familiar beat of his heart when I hug him goodbye, and when I kiss him hello I still feel his cheeks flush. I practice being attentive, wanting to please him, listening to him, and respecting him. I practice seeing the good before the not-so-good and believing in the power of both prayer and a steady sense of humor.

I compliment more than I complain. I turn his favorite music up loud as we dance on the kitchen tile. I surprise him when he least expects it, and I leave him notes tucked inside is briefcase. I keep myself healthy for him so I can love him fully for all my days. He is my best friend, my husband, and my eternal love.

I recognize we are two people who voluntarily bridge our separate paths. Side by side, we point out the bright lights of discovery and dreams while supporting one another when we stumble. We celebrate one another’s victories and cry with our failures. But most importantly, we love being in love…we love practicing our commitment, our desire, and our dream of fulfilling our “happily ever after.” This is what I know and practice to assure my love relationship lasts.


Tiffany Chartier, author