A Letter to My Best Friend on His Birthday

I’ve been with my best friend now for 8.5 years. Will be 9 in August. We’ve gone through many ups and downs. Many “breaks”. Many fun times. And a bucket list of other things. I can’t imagine myself without him in this world.

In college people would always say “when you see Antoine you see Ravin” and vice versa. Since we’ve met that’s kind’ve how it’s been. Inseparable at all family events, friend gatherings, and holidays. I can’t imagine myself without him in this world.

Earlier this week, he got me crab legs (for the 15th hundred time). And he cracked them all for me (as usual). And my mom said, “I thought the place was closed due to corona virus?” I replied “yeah it was, but somehow Antoine caught them right when they opened.” Her response,” What was he calling everyday???? *pause* Actually… I can see Antoine doing that. It sounds like something he would do for you.” I can’t imagine myself without him in this world.

I am so lucky. I am beyond blessed. I found my soulmate early on and was able to experience basically my entire adulthood with him thus far. I literally love him so much. And although I have my struggles… And I have my weak moments…. Although I don’t always show him how much I care… Or give him hugs as much as I should… I can’t imagine myself without him in this world.