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I love you Merriam. Always have, always will.

100 Reasons Why I Love Merriam

Every reason is a memory, a feeling, a moment that makes my heart skip a beat.

#1

You're my favorite princess out of all the princesses in the world.

#2

You're the softest when you're sleepy and it's the cutest thing ever.

#3

Your laugh feels like home.

#4

You get shy saying my name like it's something special.

#5

The way you looked at me when I first said 'I love you' still stays with me.

#6

You didn’t say it back right away but your smile said everything.

#7

Even now when you say 'I love you', it still hits different.

#8

You write my name more than you say it and that's really cute.

#9

You wrote 'Hashiwashi' on that letter and I’ve never stopped thinking about it.

#10

Our first date at The Gelateria changed everything for me.

#11

We didn’t even plan it but The Gelateria just became our place.

#12

You looked at me over coffee like I already meant something to you.

#13

We stayed way longer than we meant to and neither of us wanted to leave.

#14

Your laugh made the whole place warmer.

#15

We built the cutest routines there, from sharing bites to switching drinks.

#16

Even the baristas started recognizing us.

#17

We’ve had deep convos and quiet moments there and I love both equally.

#18

Every time we go back it still feels like that first date.

#19

You call me out with love, not judgment.

#20

You always hype me up like I’m someone worth rooting for.

#21

You hold my gaze when we talk about love like it actually means something.

#22

You say goodnight but keep texting after like we’re still not done.

#23

You treat yourself like the princess you are and it’s beautiful to watch.

#24

You introduced me to a london fog and it's my favorite now.

#25

You know my favorites better than I do.

#26

You make cafés feel like home just by being in them.

#27

That day at The Gelateria is still one of my favorite memories.

#28

You look at the world like it’s still full of magic.

#29

You choose kindness when it’s not the easy thing.

#30

You make even the small, quiet moments feel full.

#31

Your faith blends so naturally with who you are.

#32

You make silence feel safe.

#33

You talk about your goals like they’re already happening

#34

When you forgive someone, you mean it fully.

#35

Even when I’m doubting myself, you still believe in me.

#36

You turn the most boring day into something I’ll remember.

#37

You love people with your whole heart and it’s so genuine.

#38

I didn’t know one person could bring so much peace until I met you.

#39

You wear your hijab with so much confidence and beauty.

#40

You somehow look stunning in baggy clothes.

#41

You’re so beautiful and I know I don’t tell you enough.

#42

I’ve never been good with words but you’re teaching me how to try.

#43

You make Islam feel like something soft and comforting.

#44

You remind me to make du'a when I’m feeling lost.

#45

You pray for the people you care about.

#46

You show sabr even when things get really tough.

#47

You inspire me to grow in deen and in life just by being who you are.

#48

Your modesty shows in how you carry yourself, not just how you dress.

#49

You in cultural clothing? Actual royalty.

#50

You don’t need makeup but when you wear it, it’s game over.

#51

You always include Allah in our story and it makes me feel safe.

#52

You’ve shown me that love and faith can live in the same heart.

#53

Even when I don’t say much, you understand everything.

#54

You make me want to be someone worthy of your prayers.

#55

You bring calm into chaos without even trying.

#56

You notice the little things I never thought anyone would.

#57

You make the effort to learn what matters to me.

#58

You don’t shy away from hard convos instead you lean in with love.

#59

You match my energy and balance my silence.

#60

You say 'alhamdulillah' in moments most people overlook.

#61

You challenge me to think deeper and grow wiser.

#62

You support my dreams like they’re your own.

#63

You’ve seen my flaws and never used them against me.

#64

You remind me that love isn’t always loud sometimes it’s steady.

#65

You give the warmest hugs without saying a word.

#66

You remember random things I’ve said and bring them up later.

#67

You get excited over tiny, wholesome things and it makes me smile.

#68

You’re always willing to listen, even when you’re tired.

#69

You bring me closer to Allah just by the way you live.

#70

You love your culture and your deen so beautifully.

#71

You never let your past define your future.

#72

You make me want to be gentler with myself and others.

#73

You find peace in prayer and it inspires me to do the same.

#74

You help me see the good in situations I would’ve given up on.

#75

You’re patient with me when I’m learning or struggling.

#76

You speak from the heart, always.

#77

You’re not afraid to cry in front of me and that honesty is beautiful.

#78

You treat strangers with kindness like it’s second nature.

#79

You’ve shown me that love is more than words, it’s action.

#80

You’ve made me feel seen in a way no one ever has.

#81

You’re my favorite part of every day.

#82

You’re proof that Allah answers the du’as I didn’t even know how to make.

#83

You make me want to learn your love languages just to love you better.

#84

You’re not materialistic and still make me feel like the richest man alive.

#85

I try to spoil you, but you remind me it's the little things that matter most.

#86

You’ve unlocked a creative side of me I didn’t know I had.

#87

You make me want to wrap flowers in kraft paper just to see you smile.

#88

You always appreciate the effort behind my gifts, not the price.

#89

You say thank you in a way that makes me want to give you more.

#90

Even when I overthink a gift, you make it feel perfect.

#91

You light up even more over handwritten notes than expensive things.

#92

You compliment my gift wrapping like it’s art.

#93

You say you don’t need anything, but I still want to give you the world.

#94

You get excited when I try something new for you.

#95

You make simple things feel deeply meaningful.

#96

You make me want to learn the art of giving.

#97

You help me find joy in creating surprises.

#98

You remind me that love is in the effort, not the object.

#99

You accept gifts with so much grace that I feel like I won a prize.

#100

You're the best gift I've ever received.