With only seven shopping days left until Christmas, everyone is scrambling around trying to find the perfect gift for the one that they love. And while I am uncertain as to what Christine is getting me for Christmas – I do not want her to get me anything – because she is all I want for Christmas.

In the last ten months, she has been the most amazing partner I have ever shared my life with. Through vacations without her, an influx of old and new friends – and an unspeakable tragedy that has completely altered our lives – she has never once gotten mad, felt ignored – or fought with me over anything. Instead, she has shown me incredible tolerance, immeasurable understanding – and complete selflessness.

It’s hard for me to believe that we have known each other for almost a year and in that time – we have not so much as even had a single disagreement. And as we have moved deeper into our relationship – it has only gotten better with each step of the way. From her partially moving in, to getting our own kitten – each step, although gradual – has been flawless – and absolutely right.

The most amazing thing about our life together is that this is the first time I have ever been in a relationship that has been effortless. In other words, almost each and every relationship comes with some effort and struggle in order to make it work – but not with Christine and I. It seems as if we just fell into our relationship and never had to work at any aspect of it. We enjoy each other’s company, we love to spend time with friends, we have exactly the same interests, we both love to party, both of us love this crazy life that we lead – and neither of us can imagine going on without one another.

And as we approach the beginning of my thirtieth year on this Earth – I can say with no uncertainty that Christine is the woman that I want by my side as I enter my thirties. I am the last person to care about ages, as I believe that you are only as old as you feel – but entering your thirties is a big step in a person’s life. And who better to begin that journey with then Christine. I am not saying that every other woman out there is not as good as Christine – I am saying that no other woman could love me like she does. Each time I look at her, I can see the love in her soul and the happiness that I bring her – and when I hold her in my arms – I can feel the love coming from her body the way you can feel the warmth coming from a roaring fireplace – and I love the way it feels.

So with our first Christmas together just a week away – I already know what Christine is getting me for Christmas – the same thing she has given me for the past ten months – herself.