I was married to an “I love you IF…” person.
“Dating
Suburban, I love you IF you are attractive, skinny, and fun. I love you if you
let me watch TV whenever I want. I love you if you allow me to lie to you about
money and my whereabouts. I love you if we spend all holidays with my side of
the family. I love you if you entertain the children while I cook. I love you
if we have friends over for a Superbowl party. I love you if you are not
allergic to dogs and cats. I love you if you do exactly as I say.”
By a slim
stroke of uck (you can add an “L” or an “F” to the front of that word – your choice)
I escaped that noose. Now, I’m dating an “I love you BECAUSE…” person.
“I love you
because you’re beautiful. I love you because you’re tired. I love you because
you forgot to flush the toilet. I love you because you got fired from the job
you hated anyway. I love you because you go to court to protect your kids from
Crusty the Horr instead of going on a date with me, me and me. I love you
because you read books. I love you because you can do things I cannot do, and I
can learn from you. I love you because you talk to me. I love you because you
care. I love you because you don’t.”
BECAUSE IF you hold out, I promise you the rewards will fulfill
the emptiest, darkest nights.
“Because,
because, because, because, because – because of the wonderful things he does.”
Or is.
~ Wizard of
Oz