Takes charge, knows what I need better than myself, straightens out my conflicting thoughts, calms me down when I panic. Cultivates me into the best that I can be, for myself and for his pleasure and pride, the two not being mutually exclusive. Recognizes the talents in me to develop and patiently, and when necessary, aggressively, pushes me to develop them. Isn't afraid to make choices for me. Doesn't ask but does. Shows me in no uncertain terms that I'm his, not out of insecurity but security in himself and in the knowledge that I AM his. Knows that kindness and gentleness are only one HALF of love.