Heart-Binding Vow

I wish to join my life with yours,

To stand by your side and sleep in your arms,

To be joy to your heart and food to your soul,

To work as partners and live as a family,

While we grow old together.

I vow to love, honour, and respect you,

To hold you to my heart,

But not bind you to my will.

I promise to listen carefully and to speak the truth,

To stay with you through struggles and pleasures,

All the days of my life.

Will you accept me and all that I am?