At age 22, I have already experienced my fair share of love’s highs and lows. Love can be sweet and magical, but it can also test you in ways you never imagined. I have been heartbroken before, but my current boyfriend, Samuel, has shown me what true love really feels like.
My first real relationship started back in Senior High School. At the time, I thought I was in love, but deep down, I could sense something was not right. My boyfriend clearly had a preference for fair-skinned girls, and since I am not one, I always felt he was not fully committed.
I ignored the red flags, convincing myself that love was enough. After our WASSCE exams, he left me for a girl he once introduced as his “cousin.” That was my first heartbreak, and you can imagine how crushed I was.
A few months later, I gave love another chance, because I was not about to give up just because one boy did not have the guts to admit his preference. Unfortunately, this time was even worse. My new boyfriend kept our relationship a secret while he openly dated my close friend: it was the breaking point for me. I ended things and told myself I was done with men. I needed a break to evaluate if I was the problem. Looking back, I am glad that through it all, I chose not to go too far physically because I was not ready, and I stood firm on that decision.
Samuel came out of the blue. A friend had posted my picture on WhatsApp and Samuel somehow got my number. At first, we did not talk much because I was still tied up in my second relationship. But when things started falling apart, Samuel was there. He listened when I vented, gave me advice, and soon became my best friend.
Slowly, our friendship grew through long late-night phone calls, the kind that make people fall in love without even realizing it. Then one Valentine’s night, during one of our endless chats, I playfully shot my shot. I asked him, “What if I were your girlfriend?” and he replied, “Who would not want a beautiful girl like you?” Just like that, I proposed to him in my own way, and we were a couple without even having met in person yet.
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We finally met in person on my birthday in April, and the day was nothing short of magical. The moment I saw him, I ran into his arms, and we shared our first kiss; it was a moment that truly felt like heaven. He took me out, and we spent the day laughing and having the most wonderful time together.
Because my parents have always been strict, I found myself having to sneak around to see him. I couldn’t tell them I had a boyfriend, but if I’m being completely honest, planning how to see him without my parents suspecting a thing became its own kind of adventure.
During one of those visits to his place, we shared our first intimate moment. It was both of our first times, and I won’t pretend it was easy. It was painful and awkward, nothing like the smooth, romantic scenes you see on TV. It was really difficult for him, but we got through it together. It felt right because he made me feel safe and loved, like he was in it for the long haul.
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Now, I am in university, and Samuel has been by my side. We have had our share of problems, but nothing big enough to tear us apart. Love is a journey, and Samuel has taught me that you have to be ready for it if you want it to last. I am so grateful to God for bringing him into my life. I see a bright future for us, and I am thrilled to celebrate our third anniversary.
I love you so much, Samuel. Happy anniversary, baby.
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