Mutual understanding

Love: it is a factor in marriage, unity and sharing. Without calculating or judging, love proclaims: "We are both different and alike. I recognize myself in you, you recognize yourself in me." This generally shows up in intellectual, emotional and physical affinities.

Tenderness: it takes the form of a sincere and profound concern for the well-being of the person you love, and is reflected in the value you attach to him or her. The greater the tenderness you feel for that person, the more motivated you will feel to satisfy his or her needs and give him/her your support.

Understanding: this does not consist of knowing everything beforehand, but of listening to and taking in what your partner is trying to tell you. It also allows you to see the world through his/her eyes. Understanding proclaims: "Before I judge you, I’m going to take off my shoes and take a few steps wearing yours."

Respect: it consists of acceding to the desires of your beloved, not through fear, but because you see them as legitimate. Respect urges you to serve your partner based on the importance and merit you attach to him/her.

Gratitude: this is a natural reaction in response to the efforts or kindly attitude of your partner towards you. It indicates that you are comfortable with what he/she has done for you and makes us inclined to do one good turn in return for another.

Appreciation: it goes hand in hand with gratitude. It demonstrates that you accept with good grace the gift being offered you. It has nothing to do with being passive or condescending. If it does not prohibit your partner from developing, it does not oblige him/her to do so either and encourages us to forgive him/her his/her faults.

Trust: it comes as a reward for the honesty, serious-mindedness, probity and sincerity of your partner. When he/she seems to falter, it encourages you to give him/her the benefit of the doubt and look for the causes of his/her conduct, without prejudging his/her intentions. Within a couple, it prevails directly each partner is convinced that the other desires only what is good for him/her and is ready to receive the help the other can give.