They say we're all looking for someone
Who will love us as we deserve,
Someone who will take in all our flaws,
Put up with all our idiosyncrasies,
Accept all our apologies,
And say "I love you" over and over again.

But what if that isn't really what we need?

What if what we need is someone
Who can see through our painted masks
And coping mechanisms and backgrounds
And upbringing and learned habits
And realize that we love them?

What if what we're really looking for
Is someone who will let us love them
The way we know how.

What if what I'm looking for
Is someone who accepts
The freshly washed car
Or vacuumed living room
Or home cooked meal
Or day at the theme park
Or new pair of shoes
Or message on the mirror
Or giant bear hug
With a whispered "thank you"
As my way of saying "I love you"?

What if to be loved,
What we really need is someone
Who will let us
Love them?