Love makes you better?

I just realized that being loved by the right person, your soulmate, makes you a good person.

What do I mean? Opposed to the cliche, "He/she makes me want to be a better person", when loved by the most amazing person in your universe, you've been elevated to that "better person" status.

This also represents a kind of love that is intangible to most...unconditional love. It's an eternal love that doesn't judge when your flaws surface. Your flaws are like pimples: you cover them up while out in public, but you gotta wash your face on a daily basis. Guess who gets to stare at your imperfect face?

On the flipside, don't expect bonus points for doing extra credit. I am the consummate reminder to my husband of my honorable actions throughout the day: "By the way, I organized your closet today" or "Darlin, did you notice your full tank of gas this morning?" I found myself actually pouting when I wasn't applauded. But, today it hit me like a ton of bricks when he shrugged off a moody tantrum without a nasty reply. He simply smiled and said, "How 'bout I take you to dinner?"

It was then I realized: no matter how many good deeds I do this week, it just doesn't compare to how much he already loves me. I just don't deserve it.....no, wait---I do!! I must, because he loves me!!