What differentiates us from younger selves?

What differentiates a boy from a man is his Gentleness and Kindness. He is gentle and kind when he could have used his strength. He suggests even though he could have commanded. He asks even though he could have just taken. He gives more than he thinks about taking. He respects her more than he demands his own.

That’s a man to keep. To aspire to be one. To be thankful for the one you have.

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What differentiates a girl from a woman is her Care and Sacrifice. She does more than he could ask. She gives all she has, even forgetting herself sometimes even though she doesn’t need to. She commits to improving everything around her, including herself, even though he is pleased with her.

That’s a woman to keep. To aspire to be one. To be thankful for the one you have.