"I'm not talking about the sex talk that we had when you guys were teenagers, which was basically a friendly reminder to just keep the thing covered, and I don't remember any more than that because the awkwardness of it traumatized me almost as much as it traumatized you, and also at the time, you were probably having more sex than I was anyway so who was I to talk?"
"This talk is more important since you guys are older and I am older (great for you, not as great for me); it's about the most important thing in life, and I know it's gonna sound incredibly corny, but indulge me because I know someday you'll also think it's important. Nobody ever took the time to tell me about this, and I wish someone had, although it's unlikely I would've listened, just like it's unlikely that you guys will listen to me now."
"It's about love (ew!). And I know you guys have already experienced a taste of it, which puts you far ahead of where I was at your age, but my guess is there may be some things you don't know about it, as there are still some things I don't know and may never know. That's just a disadvantage of being a dude."
"The first thing is simple. Don't ever take love for granted. It doesn't happen too often; when it does come around, treat it the way you would treat the most precious thing you own, whatever the hell that is. In the beginning, this won't be difficult because this is all you will naturally want to do, but over time, other things like work and life can get in the way. What I'm saying is, don't let it."
Don't ever take love for granted. Treat love as the most precious possession and protect it from work and life distractions. When you find someone you love, tell her and express the words frequently, including every day and before sleep. Avoid bottling up emotions or being the typical man who fails to communicate. Early sexual experiences or awkward parental conversations do not substitute for intentional emotional honesty. Some aspects of love remain uncertain, and admitting limitations in understanding is part of the experience. Prioritize communication, presence, and consistent expression of affection.
Read at Psychology Today
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