Hasmita Shah, 2008

If you can keep alive the love and romance

And make your spouse your best friend

If you can learn to laugh, sing and dance

Listen attentively and lend a helping hand

If you can learn to compromise

Better to bend a little than completely break

If you can very quickly realise

That a relationship is about give and take

If you can always be courteous and kind

Show each other mutual respect and trust

If you can be in a positive frame of mind

Believe the best rather than the worst

If you can think with your head

But love with all your heart

If you can forgive before going to bed

And each morning make a new start

If you can be grateful and appreciate

The things your partner does for you

Lifting your mood and making you feel great

Flashing a quick smile and saying I love you

If you can face the world together

With character, conviction and courage

If you can always depend on each other

You will create a loving and wonderful marriage

And don’t forget what is more

You will have the key to the door

For not only will you have married the right partner

But you will be just the right partner