Respect her as a wonder, not to be held on to or possessed, but to be rejoiced in every moment.
Be the man that she deserves and make love magic rather than expecting it to “just be.”
Do not be selfish in your desire. Work like hell, but do it together.
Grasp life by the wings and sail with her, not on her.
Do not crave her heart. Instead, honor it and treasure the parts she shows you, knowing that it was created to be free.
Do not be jealous of her smile, her laugh, her body or her love. They are only yours if she gives them to you. You will never own them.
Realize the absurdity of wanting security when life itself is insecure and finite. Accept that the only integral promise she can make is to tell you the truth. No “forevers,” no “till death do us part,” only truth. And that’s enough.