OlderMaster

Just be honest

I do listen
You have value
You can say NO
I know you will do your best
I accept you as you are
I trust you
Being yourself is important
I'm glad you are here
I appreciate you

When we engage in conversation we're both sharing time, I am giving you one of the most precious assets there is and vice-versa. We will never have that time back so "make the most of it", of the present, of the now.
The future is in the future... we will decide to make it together or not as we get to know each other