I stand frozen in the church parking lot watching as my heart and world drive away. I mentally kick myself for only completing half of my goal this weekend. I’m not sure I successfully demonstrated how much Madison means to me. While I left no doubt my physical attractions to her, I didn’t ask her to come to Chicago, to live with me, and start our lives together.

Instead, I let her excitement for her life and new job in Columbia keep me from telling her everything.

Now, ...