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The original was posted on /r/relationships by /u/Spookysprites on 2024-01-21 19:24:36+00:00.

I come from absent parents and he's shown me what it's like to actually be loved. I have a tough time with my emotions. We're both adults and live together. It's been great and we've obviously have had our ups and downs. The way he handles situations is truly refreshing and comforting. I feel safe. We've been together a year now and I've realized he's healing my inner child. What can I do to show my utmost gratitude? I feel like a date or cute gestures/gifts isn't enough to show how I feel when I have trouble expressing myself.

TLDR: keep in mind, I do have a severe mental illness that makes it difficult to keep my emotions in check