promises

i promise to never scream the way my mom and sister do.
i promise that if/when we fight when we have kids

...we'll leave the room.

i promise to be fair.
i promise to stand up for myself.
i promise not to tear you down.
i promise to talk about things as they happen and not let them steep until they are out of control.
i promise to know who you are.
i promise to let you love me.
i promise to love you

...always.