Dear Mr. Melissa Blake:
I’ve had a lot of time to think lately, Sweetpea. Lots of time. It’s amazing what your mind will drift to when you have lots of time on your hands. I’ve been thinking about what I want for us. Now, I’m not talking about material things here. I’m talking about things I want for us as a couple. And being the list lover that I am, I’ve compiled a few of my favorites for you…
I want us to live in the moment
I’ve been struggling with this one lately, and I think we’d be good for each other.
I want us to challenge each other
I never want us to get too comfortable with each other, you know? That could get pretty boring if you ask me. Now be warned that I’ll probably challenge you a lot with my feisty nature. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, Sweetpea.
I want us to be honest. Always.
Honesty is a pretty big thing for me, and dishonesty is most definitely a rule-breaker for me. I can promise I’ll always be truthful with you, and I hope you feel as though you can always be truthful with me.
I want us to smile
You can never smile too much, so let’s have lots of laughs, OK? You know, the loud, raucous kind that make your entire stomach hurt. The kind that leave tears streaming down your face and the kind that make you feel like you don’t have a care in the world. You must be funny because you won my heart, so I can’t wait to laugh with you.
Does this list make sense? Now, I’m not trying to put any pressure on us here. Well, not too much anyway, Sweetpea? Until we meet….
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Melanie's Randomness says
Those are awesome things to want! Especially the honesty card. That is a must! =)
Katie says
"I want us to challenge each other" ~ my favorite rule! And something I need to work into my own marriage 🙂
SilverNeurotic says
I think every couple should make a list like this.
Anonymous says
Perhaps you should take a break from these letters. You are sounding redundant. Maybe you should write another Memo to Men. I haven't read a new one in a long time. Also, are you no longer writing your Dating With Disabilities column? In my opinion, I don't feel you've come any closer to finding Mr. Melissa Blake than when you started this blog. That's what I want to read about. What steps have you taken to find your "Sweetpea"?
Laila says
Whoah, Anonymous. Chill. Now breathe. I think we've already covered the topic that is Melissa's blog and she can do whatever she wants.
Melissa Blake says
Anonymous, thanks for the suggestion. I'll ponder some Memo To Men topics. 🙂
Anonymous says
I totally agree with Anonymous. These letters are insane and obsessive, and make it seem like you're a 13 year old girl pondering what it would be like to date a boy because she never has before.
I want to know also, what steps are you taking to find your – um – "sweetpea" (and what if he hates you calling him that before you even met? creepy?)
Amy McCraken evergreen custom media says
You should take a break from these letters. You are sounding redundant. Maybe you should write another Memo to Men.