Yes, he does... and always has. We're both totally devoted to the other, at least in terms of being loyal and committed to a relationship with the other person. As to our "future"... all I can say is that I hope and pray I have one with him--he is truly an astoundingly good human being. Even if I was not in love with him, I could still see and be amazed at that. We're both only sixteen, so we understand that saying "forever" is getting a little (har har) ahead of ourselves... and yet, we say it, because for the moment, we mean it.

I was gonna delete this post, but you're making me think, and I love that. Thanks!

And actually, this brings up an excellent question--I know that everybody here has at least a few issues that they're dealing with, but what happened when you told your significant other? Was it worth it, and how did he/she react? I suppose this is more a question for those who can successfully hide their disorder(s)--I personally have never told a soul, save jokingly, and it's getting to the point where I don't think I can do this alone anymore (therapy doesn't seem to be forthcoming). I just don't want him to look at me/act condescendingly towards me. That would drive me nuts... but I don't know if telling someone would really help. Having been used for years as an unwilling "therapist", I absolutely REFUSE to hurt him/anybody else that way, and yet... GAH. So confuuuussseeeed....

many thanks,
~muse