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We take a risk
when we open our hearts
because the truth is,
if we open our hearts,
we will get hurt.
You can’t open your heart
and not have some hurt
because you’re in a
human experience.
Even if it’s the love of your life
and you have many wonderful,
deepening, growing,
powerful years together,
it’s a human experience
and that person will pass over.
Love takes courage.
Be courageous.

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Everytime I say I love you…
I’m really trying to say so much more
than those three little words.
I’m trying to say you mean more to me
than anyone else in the world.
I’m trying to let you know that I adore you
and that I cherish the time we spend together.
I’m trying to explain that I want you
and that I need you
and that I get lost in wonderful thoughts
every time I think about you.
And each time I whisper “I love you”,
I’m trying to remind you that
you’re the best thing that has ever happened to

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I fear that someday you might leave me
because you realize you can do better
I fear that something is going to stand in our way
and we will slowly drift apart
I fear that you won’t call me or will get tired of who I am
I fear that you might realize how you’ve compromised for me
I fear that some one is going to steal you away
I fear that something inside of you is going to
get annoyed with all the little things you used to love
I fear that one day something is going to happen
and God will take you away from me
But most of all I am afraid that I may do something
to make you cry, and if that happens I’ll die

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Relationships of all kinds
- are like sand held in your hand.
Held loosely, with an open hand,
the sand remains where it is.
The minute you close your hand
and squeeze tightly to hold on,
the sand trickles through your fingers.
You may hold onto some of it,
but most will be spilled.
A relationship is like that.
Held loosely,
with respect and freedom for the other person,
it is likely to remain intact.
But hold too tightly, too possessively,
and the relationship slips away and is lost.

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I know that you are not perfect
and nor can I claim to be either,
but please believe me,
when I say that I want to be by your side,
to hold your hand,
to treasure you in the morning
and in the noon-tide,
to be next to you, to be held close
to your heart now
and for the rest of my living years,
to comfort you,
dry your tears and calm your
most frightening fears,
to fight your battles
and show no shame to scream
my love for you out loud all over the land

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