''If I cling to a flower, I'll crush it and destroy its beauty. A husband or wife who doesn't cling and is natural, relaxed and free appears more beautiful to his or her spouse. Those who love each other should not grasp at or squeeze their spouse with attachment but try to better understand the up and down nature of each other's mind and on that basis, help and support each other. That's the way to bring beautiful, warm feelings into a relationship, which as a result, will last longer.'

- Lama Yeshe.