Being Vulnerable

I love you because you want me to be me
and no one else.
You give me confidence to be who I am.
You appreciate me.
I love you because you support what I choose,
despite whether it's what you want or not.
I love you because you are willing to try,
and you don't give in to "what if"s that float around.
I love you because even when you aren't around,
you make me smile more than anyone I know.
I love you because you call me gorgeous,
and when you say it,
I believe you.
Even if I didn't feel gorgeous before.
I love you because you treat me like I'm someone,
not an object,
Like I have value,
and I don't have to prove myself to you.
I love you,
because whether you realize it or not,
you make me feel like you love me too,
And you don't even have to say it.