With it being the holiday season, we should all take the time to appreciate the little things if you don’t already. Thankfully, I have boyfriend who always does the little things that matter to me. Honestly, sometimes I don’t give him enough credit. So, here’s 10 things I have to thank him for...

1. Listening to my gossip like he’s one of the girls.

You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve called him with gossip about people he’s never even heard of. Yet each time, he goes along with it and acts so interested I can’t help but get excited to tell him the latest news. (To be fair, I think sometimes he’s just as excited to hear it.)

2. Feeding me.

This is a simple yet important one, you always know when I’m hungry whether I say it or not. Each time you surprise me with food, it shows how thoughtful you are and I appreciate that more than you will ever know.

3. Being understanding.

I’m not always the easiest person to deal with, but you’re always so patient and understanding, regardless of the situation and that says a lot about you.

4. Treating my dog like he's your own.

All those times you talk to him like he's a child, give him baths and play with him do not go unnoticed. The fact that you know how much Shadow means to me and you treat him so well makes my heart warm and fuzzy every time I think about it. Shadow and I both thank you for that.

5. Being supportive.

Whether it came to picking a college a major, or even a new hobby, you never knocked me down. You always stood beside me and made sure I didn’t fall - figuratively and literally.

6. Telling me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear.

If you felt I was making a bad decision you’d tell me, if you thought my parents were right about something you’d agree with them even if you knew I wouldn’t be happy about it. So thank you for caring enough to go through the trouble.

7. Making me smile when I’m sad.

I love that I can call you when I’m upset and the first thing you’ll do is try to put a smile on my face, whether it be with food, a silly joke or one of your many impressions, you never fail to make me feel better when I’m down.

8. Letting me talk your ears off.

Sometimes I get carried away and can go on and on about everything and anything. Sometimes I’ve had bad weeks and can go on and vent for hours about how bad it was. Each time, you listen with open ears and never complain.

9. Pushing me to do better.

Thank you for pushing me to study, and go above and beyond in whatever I do. Thank you for pushing me to not give up on things I felt were too hard to do.

10. Being my best friend.

Last but certainly not least, thank you for overall being my best friend. Through the good and bad, you’re always there. I can be myself around you and make ugly faces and it still hasn’t scared you off.

I may not always say it, but thank you for being the guy that you are. I’m a really lucky girl. So this one’s for you, Nate, don’t let it go to your head.