# I've become one of...those...people.... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 21, 2003, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658 "2003-05-21T22:11:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Elza\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2003, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/1 "2003-05-21T22:11:29Z")
I’ve become one of those giddily, obnxiously-in-love people. Having never loved anyone like this before in my life, I always thought I was immune to this whole “Oh, wow, the world is beautiful!” attitude. But I walk around with a stupid smile on my face all the time. Seeing an email pop up from my SO can make my stomach jump for an hour. I’m more than happy to answer any questions about my guy and talk about him to anyone who asks (although I _do_ try to limit the sickeningly-sweet talk out of respect for others’ stomachs). I called him “Snugglebunny” the other night and I have NO IDEA where the hell that came from (and I was rather embarrassed). I like love. I like knowing that there’s someone out there who has these same feelings about me that I have about him. I like knowing that there’s someone out there who knows my inner thoughts and feelings and cares about them and cares about our future together. I like saying “we”. I like saying “when we get married” or “when we buy a house”. I like feeling like a part of my heart that was empty is now complete. I’m a cynical person. This is so unlike me. But I like it. And I think that’s the best part of all. So share your happy love stories:). I want to be reassured that this behavior is completely normal:). Ava ---
**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2003, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/2 "2003-05-21T22:36:21Z")
Love rules. I fell head over heels in love with Mrs. Giraffe almost six years ago. For the first year, we were out of control. Even now, we’re _still_ pretty damn snuggly and obnoxious, but that first year was just crazy. 🙂 Nice. Good stuff, love. ---
**Author:** ![jlzania](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/67e7ee/32.png) [@jlzania](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jlzania)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2003, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/3 "2003-05-21T22:58:25Z")
23 years ago I fell madly in love with Mr. Zania. Despite the fact I was living with some else at the time and despite the fact that he’d just signed the lease on a new apartment with his current SO. Now, the sight of him coming up the drive can still make my heart go pitter pat and we still snuggle like bunnies. (and yes, I know that bunnies are generally not known for snuggling but that’s really none of your bidness, now is it?) If you’ve never listened to Anniversary Song by the Cowboy Junkies may I strongly suggest that you do so. Here’s a bit of the lyrics: "And I don’t know how I survived those days before I held your hand Well I never thought that I would be the one to admit that the moon and the sun shine so much more brighter when seen through two pairs of eyes than when seen through just one Have you ever seen a sight as beautiful as a face in a crowd of people that lights up just for you? Have you ever felt more fresh or wonderful as when you wake by the side of that boy or girl who has pledged their love to you? Well I have known all these things and the joys that they can bring And now every morning there’s a cup of coffee and I wear your ring" ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2003, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/4 "2003-05-21T23:00:23Z")
Luck and Joy to you both! ---
**Author:** ![Pixiesnix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/898d66/32.png) [@Pixiesnix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixiesnix)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2003, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/5 "2003-05-21T23:17:51Z")
Aw, that’s sweet! Best of luck to both of you. I’m still looking for that special someone, but it’s always nice to hear that someone’s happy. ---
**Author:** ![Elza\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2003, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/6 "2003-05-22T00:08:35Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by KCSuze \* > \*\*Aw, that’s sweet! Best of luck to both of you. I’m still looking for that special someone, but it’s always nice to hear that someone’s happy. \*\* You know, I’m ashamed of myself - I found myself saying “You know, I know you don’t think it’s going to happen, but Mr. Right is going to come along when you least expect it.” to one of my best friends the other day, and then I remembered - I _hated_ it when ANYONE said that to me. Just because they were right doesn’t mean I get to say it now. But I actually _believe_ it. I wasn’t saying it to be condescending to her or to be smug, I really believe it will happen for her and I _want_ it to happen for her. (But I am of the mind that it _will_ happen for everyone eventually…hell, if it’s happened for me, there’s hope for everyone;). Keep the stories coming - they’re so cute:). (Christ, before I know it, I’ll be forwarding glurge and cute puppy pictures…). Ava ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2003, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/7 "2003-05-22T00:38:35Z")
Yeah, much of the above is true of me as well. I try not to be obnoxious about it, but I think it’s my obligation to the world to have a great time when I’m so fortunate. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Pixiesnix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/898d66/32.png) [@Pixiesnix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixiesnix)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2003, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/8 "2003-05-22T03:26:43Z")
> [@](#): > > (But I am of the mind that it _will_ happen for everyone eventually…hell, if it’s happened for me, there’s hope for everyone. I appreciate the sentiment, and I wouldn’t have taken it as condescending. 🙂 It’s enough that you found love. Again, congratulations and best of luck. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2003, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/9 "2003-05-22T06:49:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by avabeth \* > **I’m a cynical person. This is so unlike me. But I like it. And I think that’s the best part of all.** I know the feeling. Nice, ain’t it? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![otherwiseknownas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/59ef9b/32.png) [@otherwiseknownas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/otherwiseknownas)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2003, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/10 "2003-05-22T07:54:56Z")
Finally someone else out there who wants to gush and talk about the best person in thier life. I just got back together with my boyfriend after a year apart and i’ve got the mushy, gushy, can’t live without him feelings all over again. Now I’ve just got to hope he doesn’t have to move interstate again for work. Best of luck to you, I hope you both live happily ever after.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Wright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@Steve\_Wright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_Wright)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2003, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/11 "2003-05-22T09:58:00Z")
Well … since I walk around for hours with a big goofy grin all over my face, and break out into cheesy Sixties love songs whenever I get an email from my loved one … I think I’ve become one of _those_ people, too. Nice, isn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![Elza\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2003, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-become-one-of-those-people/176658/12 "2003-05-22T13:54:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by otherwiseknownas \* > \*\*Finally someone else out there who wants to gush and talk about the best person in thier life. > > I just got back together with my boyfriend after a year apart and i’ve got the mushy, gushy, can’t live without him feelings all over again. Now I’ve just got to hope he doesn’t have to move interstate again for work. > > Best of luck to you, I hope you both live happily ever after.🙂 \*\* Same to you:). I hope everything works out with his work! But what a sweet story - how did you stay apart for a year? **Troy** and **Steve** , this is just about the nicest feeling in the world. And I’ve never felt so _sure_ of anything in my life, either, which I think is why I’m allowing myself to enjoy it:). And man, I keep ducking back into **bodypoet’s** thread, just to read it and get a goofy grin on my face for her, too. (that’s what inspired this thread). Ava