Puzzle Perfecto

Chloe is my new girlfriend, a genuine second chance. This is a big deal at my ripe age of forty.

The following letter is written as our relationship canonically solidifies after a productive trial period. Through it, I hope to convey how profoundly special and important Chloe is in the context of my life — a one-of-a-kind gift, lovingly tailored by God. I hope to highlight aspects of her positive influence, and also look ahead in faith toward all the wonderful chapters yet to come.

Meanwhile, Chloe has made a public announcement on social media, sharing her experience so far, emphasising the depth of our connection, and kindly affirming the ways I have treated her.

At this point, both of us can already envision going the distance together.

My Letter to Chloe

To my dearest Princess,

It has been my absolute honour and joy to get to know and serve you since September.

Few people understand me; even fewer truly accept and love me. And yet, even in such a short time, you have made tremendous strides in appreciating me for who I really am, embracing various parts of my life with patience and compassion, while aiding my growth into the best version of myself.

Re-entering the dating scene in recent years, I was forced to lower my standards for mere crumbs. Such dearth of wholesome opportunities shattered my expectations, as I once again drifted toward chasing brokenness, believing that anything else was out of reach.

But then, to my pleasant surprise, you appeared — seemingly out of nowhere — as the sure answer to a prayer I wouldn’t even have dared to dream from within that pit of darkness. In sheer hindsight, much value has been revealed through the prolonged suffering I endured, which has now taught me to treasure you as the manifestation of divine grace and blessing.

You aren’t the second chance I deserve, but the one God provided according to my needs.

And so, treasure you I shall. For not only have you helped restore my physical health — adjusting my sleeping patterns, encouraging exercise, and even motivating me to cook — you have also revitalised my mind by inspiring me to read again, promoting better time management, while keeping my focus away from many external distractions. Above all, you carry a knack for speaking my love language.

The more time I spend with you, the more I marvel at how naturally you fit with me. It is as though you were a puzzle piece custom-made for someone as peculiar as I am. The true beauty in all of this, however, shines through our seamless compatibility. As with the finest craftsmanship, the distinctive quality of our bond is most clearly reflected in the art of joining, in how two become one.

Considering our incredible progress so far, I once more offer credit to divine will and heavenly skill. Our journey has only begun, yet my heart is certain that you are here to stay.

If you are indeed sticking around, then stay close and hold on tight. The mighty hand that has crafted and united us will surely guide us onward, until we are made whole and fully perfected.

Chloe’s Public Post

As my boyfriend and I got to know each other, we discovered that we share many common interests — I am an anime geek, and he is a gamer who enjoys reading and writing.

Early on, I recommended two anime series very close to my heart: Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Summer Time Rendering. I also told him about the novel Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, relating to a story centred on indie game developers.

What impressed me was that, even before we met in person, he not only bought the book and both anime series, but also genuinely invested time and effort engaging with the things I recommended. This demonstrated that my interests were taken seriously, and I gained the joy of being understood.

As we spend further time together, he has continued making me feel valued. Whether he is listening to my thoughts, sharing his own perspectives, or opening up about the things that we don’t normally discuss with others, it all leaves me with a profound sense of acceptance.

In the past, I was often told that I overthink things. But he simply gives me plenty of quality time, listens attentively, and never speaks to me with any condescending seniority.

Whenever I feel unsure of myself, he takes the time to process my thoughts, attend to my emotions, and then reassures me: “You are worthy of love just as you are.”

With him, I can be completely myself, without needing to hide or pretend.

I am a graphics designer, and he makes music — two artistic souls who naturally inspire each other, able to exchange ideas and creative energy. From daily life to our work, it would seem we never run out of things to talk about. When we hang out, time slips away far too quickly. We plan to do a little collaboration together, as I take on the task of crafting cover art for his upcoming song releases.

A bond built on mutual trust and understanding like this is indeed rare. So I treasure our connection, and hope we continue deepening our rapport while cultivating this long‑term relationship together.

My thanks to the introverted yet passionate, mindful, and gentle gamer who has captured my heart!

Five Points of Appreciation from Chloe

1) Generous with Time and Resources: You are the only person who is willing to spend both your money and a significant amount of your time on me. It is not easy to find someone who can meet both these needs (often, it is one or the other), but you invest in me so wholeheartedly and ensure that we always have quality moments together. This means so much to me.

2) Thoughtful and Considerate: I truly appreciate how you consistently express your thoughtfulness in the smallest details. You try getting into the things I like, and even when we are watching anime, you adjust to my pace, which I find very heartwarming.

3) Hospitable and Caring: When I visit you and stay the night, you are incredibly kind and attentive — washing the dishes, setting up the guest room, making sure I am tucked in, and overall treating me like a cherished princess. You have also expressed a desire to marry me, which is truly flattering, as no one has ever taken me so seriously before.

4) Keen to Improve Yourself: With a little encouragement, you have started going to sleep earlier and doing some daily exercise. I appreciate these positive changes, and they make me realise the potential influence we have on each other moving forward.

5) Genuine and Frank: You always aim to be open with me about your past and present experiences, including the heavy and messy parts. This candour doesn’t dampen my desire to pursue a long-term relationship with you. By revealing your most vulnerable and broken sides, I feel totally comfortable sharing my own insecurities with you as well.

Chloe’s Public Post — Original Mandarin Text

我和男友的認識過程中，很快發現彼此有許多共同話題。
我是動漫宅宅，而他是也喜歡閱讀、寫作的遊戲宅宅。

我最初和他分享了我很喜歡的兩部已完結動畫：《魔法少女小圓》和《夏日時光》。
我還推薦他閱讀一部與遊戲相關的小說：《明日，明日，又明日》。

讓我特別有好感的是，在我們見面之前，他不僅把書和動畫都買下來，
還真的花了很多時間和心力去看我推薦的作品。
這讓我覺得自己的興趣被認真對待，也感受到被理解的喜悅。

後來在相處的過程中，他也持續讓我感受到被重視。
無論是願意傾聽我的想法、分享他獨到的觀點，
還是對彼此敞開心扉，談論那些平時不會對外人提起的話題，
都讓我覺得自己能被完全接納。

過去我常被別人說我想太多，而他只是靜靜地給我足夠的陪伴時光，
專心聽我說話，從不以年長者的角色來指導我該怎麼做。

在我不夠肯定自己的時候，他只是花很多時間了解我的想法，
照顧我的情緒，然後堅定地告訴我：「你就是如此地值得被愛」。

在他面前，我可以非常自在地做自己，不需要刻意隱藏或偽裝。

我是設計師，他喜歡做音樂。
我們都有創作者的靈魂，能夠互相交流想法與創作能量，
從生活到作品，總有聊不完的話題。每次見面，都覺得時間過得太快。
接下來，我們會一起創作。我將成為他的專屬設計師，為他的單曲設計封面。

對我來說，這樣能夠相互信任、彼此理解的關係真的很難得。
我很珍惜這份連結，也希望我們能繼續好好了解彼此，一起用心經營這段長久的關係。

謝謝那位性格內向、內心奔放、心思細膩又溫柔體貼的遊戲宅宅。