Reflect This- My Better Half

     The describer "my better half" when referring to ones spouse is a phrase that is more often than not thrown around with little to no thought behind it. How is it that the "other half" in a marriage is most often the better half; is the half of the marriage that talks less automatically deemed the better half because his or her "other half" is  speaking of his or her "better half" more frequently? See how this can get confusing!? So here I sit on day two of my school break compelled to voice, by means of written language, why my "better half" is truly THE BETTER HALF. First and foremost my better half has too been to war; she too has been forced into this world of never ending nightmares, swerving vehicles in avoidance of things that are no longer there, and the acknowledgment, understanding, and acceptance that my mind has forever been altered to experience the world and life through a much darker perspective. My "better half" takes care of most all financial responsibilities. My "better half" openly worries about me and hands-down it feels good to know that I am being thought of. My "better half" OFTEN gives me back massages. My "better half" makes my favorite meals. My "better half" makes me smile, laugh, and love. My "better half" makes my life experience easier and more enjoyable than I ever imagined. My "better half" makes me want to be a better person. My "better half" takes an interest in things I enjoy just to be around me. My "better half" would be OK with experiencing the rest of life with me alone and that in my mind is an unbelievable example of love. My "better half" has opened me up to experiences I would have never known had our paths not crossed. My "better half" always wants whats best for US. My "better half" is not better at spending money; this fact still astounds me; my preconceived cognition that all females do not understand how NOT to spend money is proven wrong on a daily basis by me handing her a plethora of receipts. My "better half" enjoys me for the goofy, silly, stubborn, difficult individual I can often be. My "better half" wants and needs me just as much as I want and need her and that is an amazing feeling, experience, and thought to dwell on. My "better half" openly talks to me about some of life's most intimate and moral thoughts and experiences. My "better half" educates me. My "better half" cares about herself in such a way that maximizes our time and experiences together by quitting smoking (which is easily one of society's hardest and most sought after accomplishments) and working out (which is easily another one of society's hardest and highly sought after goals). My "better half" leaves me little notes that sometimes make my entire day. My "better half" is not a sucker for cheesy business entrepreneurship's. My "better half" enjoys all types of good music; actually this can be applied to art in general. My "better half" cares about humanity. My "better half" is worth it. My "better half" means the world to me and I would do ANYTHING to keep my life just the way it is. My "better half" loves me in every way, shape, and form for the imperfect me I am. My "better half" is worth more than these words to me. My "better half" is mine and in my mind my "better half" is better than yours. Enjoy your "better half"<period>

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