Raylea and Eric’s love story
is a testament to the power of true love to help one learn, better oneself and
transform. It is also a testament to an important correlate to that: To truly
love your partner, you must learn to love yourself. And, it is a testament to
the symbiotic nature of both propositions. Check this out; you will see what I
mean.
Raylea says, “We had
something special. He was always there for me… He only wanted me to think for
myself… I refocused my energy… Before this I never had a goal and now, I’m
accomplishing every one. Without Eric’s continued love and support I truly
believe I would not be the person I am today. We’ve grown up together and for the
better. I want to be better not just for him but more importantly myself… It
was only when I learned to love myself was I able to provide him the love he
deserved. With all my being he is the love of my life, forever and always.”
And, Eric says, “Just as
Raylea has grown while being together I have been able to do the same.
Sometimes I also have to learn things the hard way, and Raylea has shown me
just as much forgiveness as I have for her. Raylea has also always been there
for me when I need her. Although we may not agree on everything we have both
learned to work together… We have learned not to sweat the small things. Being
able to care for Raylea is also something that makes me want to actively
continue to try and learn and work to better our lives.”
It is the power of this love
that enabled Raylea to go from doubting that she knew what real love was to do
something that not many women do. As a child of ardent feminist, McGovern
voting, ERA supporting parents, it pains me to say this, but, yes, she is the
very first of more than 450 hetero brides I have married who proposed to her
groom. “It was the most legitimately surprised I have ever been in my entire
life…” says Eric, “It could not have been more meaningful yet simple.”
Now, there is a great wish
for any relationship, and one I am confident Raylea and Eric will achieve, “It
could not have been more meaningful yet simple.”
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