Dear Santa,
I know you’re about to get very busy soon, so I’m sending
you my Christmas list early. There’s just one item on it.
I’ve done my best to be very good this year—I’ve done more
than my fair share at work, I’ve made some progress on my prelims, and I’ve
tried to be the best son, brother, uncle, godfather, friend, colleague, tenant,
and neighbor that I know how to be. I’ve done an extra-good job taking care of
myself this year, and now I’m probably in the best health of my life.
By now, you’ve probably guessed the gift that I want for
Christmas. And yes, I would truly consider it a gift, especially if it lasts
for years and years and brings me the kind of joy I’ve always dreamed of having
in my life. It’s been a very long time since I’ve written you a letter and
asked for a Christmas gift, but what I want this Christmas is something I just
can’t seem to get on my own. I’ve been trying for a very long time to give
myself this gift, but for some reason I just haven’t succeeded.
Now, please understand, Santa—this gift is not something
that I need—it’s not something that I can’t live without. It’s just something
that I’ve wanted for a very, very long time—and something that I honestly
believe that I deserve.
Lots of people I know have already received this gift at
some point in their lives. Some of them have had this gift for a very long
time, and others have had this gift for just a few years. All of my friends who
already have this gift really enjoy having it, and—as far as I know—they work
quite hard to hold onto it. I can only imagine how important it is to them,
because, as I mentioned earlier, this gift is something I’ve never had in my
life.
So please, Santa, would you be kind enough to bless me with
a partner this year? I promise to treat him with respect, to make him as happy
as I possibly can, to support him, to encourage him, to help him achieve his
goals. I promise to grow old with him. And most of all, I promise to love him. I
know that having a partner is a huge responsibility, and I’m ready for it. I
just need your help meeting him.
Thanks, Santa, and Merry Christmas.
Jim
