Before I met Nastya I didn't believe feelings could grow stronger with the years. A personal birthday letter to my wife — and an admission about which of us got luckier.
Today is your birthday, Nastya.
Before I met you, I didn’t really believe that feelings in a relationship could grow stronger and deeper over the years. Because of you, I understood that you can keep discovering the person you love endlessly.
You are the greatest treasure in my life and my greatest stroke of luck.
My best friend and my closest ally. We never run out of things to talk about. You are the reason I want to come home after work. You listen to me and understand me like no one else.
Next to you there is always warmth, acceptance, a kind of quiet ease. Your love keeps me warm wherever I am.
With you, even silence is comfortable.
You give my life far deeper meaning and motivation. Beside you I keep becoming a better version of myself.
You are loyal and kind. I can always count on you.
Our relationship has exceeded my boldest expectations. It is precisely because of you that I can confidently talk to other people about the principles of a happy relationship and actually help them.
Some people read my blog and think you ended up with a reasonably decent man. They have no idea how lucky I am to have you.
Happy birthday, my love!