If anyone asked

If anyone ever asked

this is the advice I've give:

Stay true to yourself

be in touch with your feelings

ignore what's purely rational

because feelings have a way

of getting in the way.

I'd also say:

be persistent but don't be pushy,

be assertive but don't be aggressive.

Just don't hold it in, don't let it

build into a furious red rage.

Try to be as honest as you can.

This is what else I'd say:

Don't make assumptions

especially ones based on 

feeling rightful and empowered.

Never be afraid to ask questions.

Be flexible, but don't be a pushover.

Don't be afraid to be passionate, 

but be willing to make concessions

and keep your eye on the big prize,

which is to be alive, and mostly:

don't ignore your feelings.