I LOVE YOU BECAUSE M A R I A N N E
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To: ______________________________ From: ____________________________
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I love you because
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you’re you.
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And I love you and me as us.
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I’m so grateful that our paths crossed along the way.
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And I’m grateful that we share the same crazy affection for one another.
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I can’t imagine life without you.
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I love you for accepting the various versions of me‌ Silly me Questioning me
Whiny me Happy me Irrational (ok, I admit it) me.
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