Need help with wording g to write in bf birthday card

[Pinkginonthebeach]

Just that really.. I should start this post by saying I have ASC and can really struggle to express myself sometimes.
Basically, we've been together a year and he's been wonderful. I was in a really bad, abusive relationship before him and although he knows the details of it, I want to stress the point about much much happier he makes me. I'd like to write something about how much I've enjoyed our first year together and how much he means to me.. Without sounding too cheesy.
Anyone on here good with words? TIA xx

Can you list some of the things that you've enjoyed doing with him this year? A trip or a funny moment that's stayed with you? I did this for an ex and made a list of some of the fun things we'd done every month in the year we'd been together. It made us laugh remembering some of the stuff and showed that I appreciated the time we'd spent together more than just saying "thanks" could ever have done.

Does it matter if it's cheesy? He is hopefully going to be in your life for many years to come. These notes of appreciation and thankfulness are the things he will keep (hopefully) and look back on as a reminder of your affection towards him.

DP is a big bearded tradie, covered in tats and certainly not what most people would see as a romantic type. He is however the most romantic and affectionate man I've ever met. He keeps every note I've ever put in his lunch box and every card he gets is stored safely in a shoe box.

Make yourself a bit vulnerable, even if it feels cheesy, if he's the man you think he is he'll be flattered - "Thanks for everything you've done for me, having your support means more to me than you could ever imagine. I didn't think it was possible to feel this happy and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us"

How about just being honest and saying
'I'd like to write something about how much I've enjoyed our first year together and how much you mean to me.. Without sounding too cheesy.
But I can't. So I'll just say you are wonderful, and I love you!' with a load of hearts or whatever.

That's really cute. He'll appreciate whatever you say anyway.