1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from আপনি will be painful: remember that before আপনি get me.

2. Give me time to understand what আপনি want of me.

3. Place your trust in me—it is crucial to my well being.

4. Do not be angry at me for long, and do not lock me up as punishment.

5. আপনি have your work, your entertainment, and your friends. I only have you.

6. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I understand your voice.

7. Be aware that however আপনি treat me, I will never forget.

8. Remember before আপনি hit me that I have sharp teeth that could easily hurt you, but I choose not to bite আপনি because I প্রণয় you.

9. Before আপনি scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, অথবা lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I might not be getting the right food, অথবা I have been out too long, অথবা my হৃদয় is getting too old and weak.

10. Take care of me when I get old. আপনি too will grow old. Accompany me on difficult journeys. Never say: “I cannot ভালুক to watch” অথবা “Let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if আপনি are there—even my death.

Remember that I প্রণয় you.