99 pluses of being in love

2026-05-08

writing challenge + reminiscing + gratitude practice

1. forehead kisses
2. getting two drinks to share
3. getting two sides to share
4. ass grabbing
5. forearm stroking
6. silly inside jokes
7. always has your back
8. listening without judgment
9. her cute sleepy morning face
10. her cute sleepy night face
11. treasure from overseas
12. making you feel sexy
13. making you feel desired
14. housework buddies
15. household admin partner
16. randomly giving you snacks, like a mama bird feeding her baby bird
17. holding hands
18. alone time whenever you want
19. following through, no questions asked, when you say “I wanna go home now”
20. at least one extra language (hopefully)
21. holding you accountable when you fuck up
22. pretty girl to go on fun dates with
23. meal prep/cook together
24. more friend groups to have fun with (hopefully)
25. telling you about her hobbies
26. borrowing her hairband to keep hair from getting in your face while doing skincare
27. skincare/haircare economies of scale (or double consumption, depending on your POV)
28. nice long walks to get her favourite foods
29. cute pics to reminisce about
30. cute messages to reminisce about
31. HUGGIES!!!!!
32. KISSIES!!!!!!!!! (on mouth so not overlapping with 1)
33. loading the dryer while you’re busy
34. helping you get your towel when you realise you forgot to take it with you and already started showering
35. bulky item carrying partner
36. calling the ambulance for you when you’re undergoing a medical emergency
37. non-kinky sex
38. kinky sex
39. random dirty talk
40. spare set of keys
41. spare portable charger
42. some restaurants only allow bookings for 2 and up
43. some events only allow bookings for 2 and up
44. twice as much love for your babies
45. won’t judge your singing
46. stopping you from using flavoured green tea to make ochazuke
47. randomly checking in on you when you’re sad
48. always remembering your birthday
49. always showing up for the important things in your life
50. helping you carry stuff when you’re tired
51. always respecting your consent/lack thereof
52. writing you little lovey notes
53. showing you the funny side of dark things when you can’t see it yourself
54. is strong when you are weak
55. is weak when you are strong
56. leaving the light on when you’re working late
57. getting you things you want but can’t bear to spend on
58. tucking you in when you’re very sleepy
59. catching the words on the tip of your tongue
60. head rubs
61. back rubs
62. foot rubs
63. saying “I love you” ON DEMAND 👍
64. getting the bucket when you need to puke
65. getting you meds when you’re sick and trembling
66. resting (clean) feet on yours
67. slippers to borrow in a pinch
68. socks to borrow in a pinch
69. navigating while you drive (or driving while you navigate)
70. matching outfits
71. good morning messages everyday
72. good night messages everyday
73. feeling like it’s always, always, us against the problem
74. pet names
75. lots of leftovers (…is this a benefit?)
76. Grab Group Order Discount
77. harmonising on duets
78. can double up when there aren’t enough seats
79. 4-hour conversation partner while queueing for roller coasters
80. co-op game partner
81. Steam Family Share
82. Spotify Family
83. Netflix (this feels a bit like cheating)
84. helping you find your glasses
85. keeping your water topped up
86. making tea
87. book discussion partner
88. pointing out the new clothes label you forgot to remove
89. cutting tape while you apply it
90. reminding you your fresh food is not so fresh any more
91. stretch partner
92. double luggage allowance
93. keeping you warm outside
94. financial safety net
95. reminding you she wants you to desire her, too
96. beautiful thoughts of a future together
97. keeping you warm inside
98. holding you when you cry
99. being in love

that was harder than I thought it’d be (took me most of an hour)

remember, friends, love is wonderful