Do Unto Others
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Honor the woman you love with the basic principles of the golden rule. Simply treat her the way you wish to be treated. Listen as much as you would like to be heard. Communicate as respectfully as you would like someone to speak to you. Be uplifting and encouraging both when you speak directly with her and when you speak to others about her. This demonstrates the underlying esteem that is the very foundation of respect.
Emotional Integrity
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Because respect defines that deep admiration you share for the woman in your life, it demands a higher level of emotional integrity. Your actions must match your words. She will know she can depend on you based on how dependable you prove yourself to be. Keep your promises when you tell her you will do something. Behave in a consistent manner whether or not she is present. Faithfully keep and bravely share confidences.
Share Yourself
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A relationship is a connection between two people who care about each other. Simply put, how much you get out of it is how much you’re willing to put into it. This is often directly related in how much you feel you can trust the other person. Show her you respect her enough to truly invest yourself in the relationship you share. Be honest about your feelings and don’t harbor secrets. The less you share of yourself, the more intimacy you rob from your relationship.
