From a man’s perspective:

1. Never ever ever tell a girl she is fat.
2. Never hit your girl.
3. Never try to solve a problem over e-mail.
4. Surprise her often.
5. Burn her a CD with meaningful songs.

A man’s response to the woman’s perspective:

1. Always look for an opportunity to be valiant.
2. Save all her letters, and read then often.
3. Always eat her food no matter how burnt, good, or bad it may be. Tell her it’s excellent and ask for seconds.
4. If you notice her start to smile and nod, keep talking, you do it enough for her.
5. Always, always tell her that you love her.