Well, actually, they didn't.

Unbelievable as it may sound, all of my friends and his were supportive from the very beginning. But this month marks the first anniversary of my relationship with Paul and no one is more surprised than me. Surprised that these feelings have endured and grown. Surprised that I haven't scared him off.

And so we celebrate this month of firsts. The first time we spoke. The first time we used the word 'love'. The first time we met...

Yes, in that order.

Happy Anniversary, my love. It's been a very good year.