He lets her know that she owns his heart:

You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride;
you have stolen my heart
with one glance of your eyes,
with one jewel of your necklace. (Song of Songs 4:9)

He lets her know that, though there may be other beautiful women, she is unique, one-of a-kind. He assures her that there is no one else like her in his life, that she has no competition for his affections, desires and love:

Sixty queens there may be,

and eighty concubines,

and virgins beyond number;
but my dove, my perfect one, is unique. (Song of Songs 6:8–9)

He warms her heart with his endearing names: six times he calls her his “bride.” [1] What does that say to her? It says he still regards her as the beautiful bride with whom he fell in love, and to whom he made a marriage vow, and pledged life-long fidelity.

Nine times he calls her his “darling.” [2] This Hebrew word also has in its meaning the concept of “companion.” In other words, he recognizes that his wife is not just there to meet his sexual needs—she is to be his best friend, lifelong partner and closest confidant.

But he does more than talk. He takes action. He invites her to go away alone together:

“Arise, my darling,
my beautiful one, and come with me.
See! The winter is past;
the rains are over and gone.
Flowers appear on the earth;
the season of singing has come,
the cooing of doves
is heard in our land.
The fig tree forms its early fruit;
the blossoming vines spread their fragrance.
Arise, come, my darling;
my beautiful one, come with me.” (Song of Songs 2:10–13)