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1. Respect their need for privacy and to spend time on their own.

2. Be careful never to embarrass them in public.

3. When they are in a new situation, allow them to stand back, and watch what’s going on.  

4. Allow them time to process what you’re asking or saying. Don’t demand an answer right away.

5. Be patient if they hesitate to find the right words – and never interrupt while they are speaking.

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1. Demonstrating integrity (this includes honesty, trustworthiness and reliability)

2. Being open, authentic and real

3. Demonstrating mutual respect

4. Being kind, considerate, sensitive and caring

5. Putting the best interests of the other person first

6. Having, and using, good communication skills

7. Both loving and liking your partner.