"Baby, this is a huge leap forward for us—you. There is no hurry and I don't want you beating yourself up over this. I'm happy and you're happy. Nothing else matters. In time you'll trust me enough to let me make love to you. You'll trust yourself. Until then, you'll tie me to the bed each time until you feel confident enough to take the ultimate plunge."
Her lips turned down into a grimace. "I wish I were as confident as you."
