One of the many reasons I love P.:

He talks to me about what he wants, rather than what he is lacking, or what I am lacking. There's a subtle but important difference there: we set targets to hit, not obstacles to avoid. He assumes that I'm able and willing to see his perspective, and if there's something I can point out that he hasn't taken into consideration, he will honestly consider it and change his perspective if necessary. He doesn't complain to me about any of my weaknesses, nor harbour secret resentments about them; he tells me what he thinks strength is, and why, and is receptive to my thoughts on the same. He sees my strengths and my weaknesses, and he will call me on the latter in a way that that shows me he's interested not in criticizing or laying blame but in having me grow and evolve, and that he believes that I can, and will. And that he can, and will. Instead of feeling dragged down, in the end I feel empowered, and inspired.

For this reason and so many others, this has been and continues to be the most enriching relationship in which I have ever been a part. I feel utterly fortunate to have met P.

That "other news to come" I mentioned in my previous post? We've decided to wed next year. This decision is along the lines of a formality; we'd discussed and committed to a lifetime relationship long before this.