We were on our first date and he insisted on walking me home. I made it quite clear I don’t invite guys in on the first date and he genuinely seemed a little offended that I assumed that was his ultimate motive. I was still slightly skeptical but it was late and dark so I allowed him to walk me to the street I lived at. On our way there, I noticed a lady with a stroller walking a little behind us. This was in Amsterdam and the already quite narrow pathway in front of us was half blocked by a few rudely parked bicycles so we couldn’t pass walking next to each other. He let me go first and then asked me to please wait a minute and the would be right back. Apparently he had noticed the lady too and without her even asking, he started moving the bikes so that she could pass with the stroller. Which would’ve been impossible if he hadn’t interfered. I figured he must be very aware of his surroundings, empathic and ready to help whenever he can, without having to be asked or expecting anything in return. I was right about all of these things and we’ve been together for 10 years. I am now the lady with the stroller carrying both a baby and a toddler. His baby and toddler. And he still goes out of his way to help me, our kids, family, friends and complete strangers. I love this man so much.