#52WoG: Spouse/Significant Other #Samarpita

This week, we are showing gratitude to the significant other in our lives. And I seriously don't know where to begin.

Sankalp and I are together because of one impulsive decision we both took. Yet, there have been incidents which have made us believe, we were meant to be. Together.

We are absolute opposites. I had to grow up too early in life, be responsible for my own actions at least and take life seriously. He is still a five year old from with in. His immaturity and the habit to take everything lightly has driven me up the wall all the time, all.the.time. Our personalities fight with each other - me taking life too seriously and he just letting things take their own course. But there is no one, no one I would rather spend my life arguing and making up with.

Much before we decided to marry, we had a rocky relationship. I shut myself off and he made it his life's purpose to break in through the walls. And he did, if I may add he is the only person who has successfully forced himself inside my mind, heart and soul.

1. He has made me relax. I used to be this uptight, nervous person always worried about the future. I still am but believe me, I am 500 % more calm than before. I breathe now, when I worry.

2. He might hurt me all he wants but he doesn't tolerate anyone else doing this. He is the shield I desperately needed.

3. Our vacations. Most couples I know like to do different things on vacations. We love the same and believe me, not having to convince your partner or compromise with what they want, is an immense blessing worth showing your gratitude for!

4. For him, with him, I have seen a very good side to me. I didn't know I could be loyal but with him I am so, effortlessly. I am that content with him.

5. I know it's not possible if you go by the rule book, but I have seen him love and care for my mother, probably more than his own. No, not comparing. Just stating, I know a child will always love his mother the most. But you get the drift, don't you?  The relationship he shares with my mother is so beautiful, one would think he is her offspring. 

6. He tries. You know, how none of us are perfect? Neither is he. He knows his flaws and consistently tries to overcome them one by one. That is so inspiring, such a delight to watch. At times, he needs to be handheld into trying new things or helping me out at home, but he is always so willing better himself. 

7. He balances me. When I am weak, he emerges with a strength I never knew existed in him. He has held me in his arms for hours while I sobbed, helplessly. He has seen me slip into depression and come out, the latter would never have happened had it not been for him. 

One line Sankalp says a lot, "As long as you and I are together, everything else will fall in place." and this one line keeps us moving. I don't know what the future is like, but I hope it's content .. neither of us want a lot out of life, but I hope we are always together. 

I should stop now, I see that he has left the wet towel on my side of the bed and left his wardrobe door open. Oh, Sankalp!