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 Draft of vows
 
July 2002
    To this woman, Jean, I  give my heart in total fidelity from now to the end of my days on earth.  I respect her faith, her knowledge, her views in all things and I will always work to focus on our common ground, resolving  our differences with the view of my own limited knowledge and faith.   All my limited talents, ambitions and wealth are hers to share.  All her sorrows, troubles I will help bear and alleviate while respecting her own capacity to be self-reliant.  I will work to help her pursue any and all of her dreams, goals, crafts to the best of my ability
   
    I will make no demands on this beautiful spirit to change any of her beliefs, her politics, her friends.  I want our dreams to blend in a new mosaic with the best we can offer to each other.  But if I stand as an obstacle in any way of her faith, ideals, family or goals, let me have the love, courage and conviction to step aside for her best fulfillment.
   
    I will not abuse her love, friendship and compassion and trust.  I will make no test to have her pass.  I will share all work, burdens as well as join her in all her flights of spontaneity.  I will not ask for reciprocity but will continue to love her unconditionally.  I will not endanger her with any careless outbursts of temper or harsh words.  
   
    I wish to join with her in all things when this is physically and spiritually possible.  I do not want to let a day go by with any sign of anger or unresolved dispute.   I will ask for her help and not seek any vain complement but appreciate her frankness and honesty in all things.
   
    I make this vow before the great wonder that we pray to together.