Meme - Advice for the Bride-to-be

Let's say it's your granddaughter's wedding day. You have a lifetime of experience and now you have a moment alone with her. You have an opportunity to give her lasting advice. What do you say?

Honor each other in words and deeds.
Think of the other one first.
Be flexible, compassionate and caring.
Keep a sense of humor.
Be grateful.
(from a 62-year old grandfather, married twice)

Respect each other.
Don't try to control.
Make up your own mind and don't make it up for others.
Don't push yourself on others.
Be square.
(from a 90-year old great-grandfather, married for 67 years)

Be yourself.
Be honest.
Don't try to be someone you're not.
Communicating is important; money is the problem.
(from a 67-year old grandfather)

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