As a fund manager, I am always looking for ways to eliminate emotions (like fear and greed).  

But as a father whose son just got married, the equation was different.

One of my son's instructions to the "officiant" was to make me cry.  I made it through the Ceremony; then, I got a chance to say a few words at the Wedding Reception.  Here they are …

via YouTube.

The words "I love you" are powerful.  Most people consider it an expression of emotion.  It can also be a promise …