Here’s another powerful key to making love work: let the first partner speak—freely, honestly, and from the heart. Let them express their thoughts, feelings, concerns, or pain without fear. And when they do, the second partner must choose not to be defensive, offended, or angered by the way the words came out, whether they were perfectly phrased or not. Sometimes, love shows up in hard conversations. But when both partners create a safe space for truth, without reacting harshly or shutting down, those tough talks become bridges, not barriers. This is how healing happens. This is how trust grows. Love isn't just about the sweet moments, it’s also about handling the hard ones with grace. When we stop listening to reply and start listening to understand, we give love the freedom to mature. Communication may not always be perfect, but love can still be powerful when hearts are humble. Bidemi Emmanuel