Tomorrow will make 8 months since Brico and I first met in person. Though it hasn’t been a completely perfect relationship, it has been pretty darn close! This relationship has been by far the most fulfilling, and the most serious, of my life.
Most of my friends would tell you that I’m extremely picky when it comes to the guys I date. That’s why I’ve had so few real relationships. And the ones that I have had have been very short-lived. Before Brico, my longest relationship, other than my marriage, was with Chris. It was just short of 8 months. That relationship ended in 2000. George and I were together off and on (mostly off) for about 9 months between 2003 and 2004. We broke up so many times that I can’t even begin to guess how much time we actually spent together – maybe 3 or 4 months. My other relationships were so brief that I’m embarrassed to even mention them.
I’ve done a lot of thinking about what exactly makes Brico so special. I like the fact that he’s so responsible. He takes excellent care of his daughter and provides a stable home life for her. He rarely drinks and never gets wild and crazy – well, except for when the lights go out! He holds down a full-time sales job, does graphic design work on the side, and still manages to find time to volunteer at a children’s home. He calls me every night at bedtime – just because hearing my voice one last time helps him to sleep better. He talks to me every morning on the way to work. He is honest and caring, and even after 8 months, he still sends me text messages during the day to tell me that he loves me. This guy is everything I have ever wanted in a man, and more. What I value the most about our relationship is that we’re respectful of each other, we trust each other, and we discuss our problems.
Our problems have been few. I can count the number of times I’ve been upset with Brico on one hand – and still have a couple of fingers left over! I’m reserving the middle one for the next time he behaves like he did just yesterday. Yep, you’d never know it from this lovey-dovey post, but Brico was a very bad boy yesterday!
I was hoping to spend this weekend with him, but I’m still battling the sinus problems. I can tell I’m getting better, so hopefully by next weekend, I’ll be able to spend some time with my sweetie. And he can spend some time making up for his bad behavior!
Happy 8 month anniversary, babe! Thank you for enriching my life with your presence. I love you.
January 26th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
well that was very sweet. am i expected to ‘make it up to you’ on super bowl sunday?
happy aniversary doll. youre the longest of my post marriage life too. how quickly time flies with you (especially when the lights are off).
January 27th, 2007 at 12:28 am
Happy 8 month anniversary! Sheesh, can’t you hold out for the one year?
Glad you are starting to feel better.
January 27th, 2007 at 1:47 am
Happy Anniversary!
I think you guys are so good for each other.
Oh yeah… I’m supposed to tell you how much I enjoyed Pan’s Labyrinth. It was good but not as much fairytale as the ads lead you to believe. It was definitely different and very well done. There is some gruesome and it isn’t for kids.
Get better Sistah you and your man need each other.
January 27th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Happy Anniversary you two!! It’s full of ups & downs isn’t it? Hopefully more ups than downs!!
Get better Tish–you gotta be able to root for the Colts next weekend!!
January 27th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
Happy Anniversary to you both! I am glad to hear that everything continues to move in good forward motion for you. Relationships can be bumpy at moments, but anything important in life has some serious work involved at moments.
Take care!
January 28th, 2007 at 2:42 am
Great stuff to both of you! Ya know that I’m invested in this as much as you are… for strange and freaky reasons.
Dude, you break her heart… your legs are toast. But I mean that in the most affectionate way possible!
Cheers… you guys!
January 28th, 2007 at 8:48 am
congrats to you and Brico for making it to celebrate a 8 month anniversary.
There is no such thing as a perfect relationship, they become perfect through hard work, patience and love.
For when there is true love, it’s easier to say I’m sorry or I’m wrong or work through each other’s shortcomings.
I think you guys are building a strong foundation for your love to become even stronger.
I couldn’t be happier for the two of you besides the guy is a vegetarian..lol
tc
January 28th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
happy anniversary to both of you!
where should i send the champagne?
January 28th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Saw your comment on Tony’s blog and thanks.
Make sure Brico “makes up” real GOOD, tell him I said so!
January 28th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
counting months is fun… almost as fun as counting years.
January 28th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Congrats!
January 28th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
JC,
im glad someone said it so i wouldnt have to!
ps. youre avatar scares me
RED,
thanks for the movie plug. ill drag her to it soon enough
FLAT,
go colts!
RACH,
thanks for the well wishes
LECRAM,
my legs are toast? who says that? what does that mean? thanks for brainwashing her so she fell for me. i still owe you that $10. worth every penny!
TOP CAT,
yes i am. since january ‘89
SHREWNESS,
get her drunk for me anytime you want!
SIMPLY,
dont encourage her!
JT,
years? did you say years? whos side are you on?
ANDI,
thanks
January 28th, 2007 at 11:27 pm
January 29th, 2007 at 12:30 am
Is Brico taking over your blog Tish? We gotta talk about this!!!
February 6th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
Brico ~ Thanks for making it up to me before the Super Bowl!
Love you!
JC ~ Thank you! And I can’t WAIT for you to get a really great girlfriend! I’m going to give you such a hard time when you’re doing posts just like this one! It will happen! Just wait!!
Red ~ Thank you so much! And thanks for the recommendation for Pan’s Labyrinth. I guess I’ll see it with Brico after all!
Flat Coke ~ Thank you! And wasn’t it nice to see Peyton win??! Yay!
Rachel ~ Thanks so much! I hope that things are well between you and Kowboi!
Lecram ~ *LOL* Thanks for the kind words! It’s nice to know that you’ve got my back…for strange and freaky reasons! I laughed out loud at the toast remark! We say that out here all the time too! Apparently Brico has been under a rock somewhere, because he doesn’t have a clue what you’re talking about. hehehe…
TC ~ Thanks for the kind words, friend! Hey, nobody’s perfect. I guess there are worse things than being a vegetarian! *LOL*
Shrew ~ Thanks! Still waiting on the champagne! Mind to bring it on over?
Simply ~ Glad you’re feeling better! And don’t worry - Brico made up REAL good! All it took was you telling him he’d better!
JT ~ Yes, it sure is! And you and BD know that just as well as me and Brico!
Brico ~ So nice of you to leave all those personal messages! Mwah!
Flat Coke ~ I think he is!! Maybe I should hijack his blog! hehehe…