It doesnt matter if youre black, white, gay, straight, come from different countries, different language... every single person is significant and is meaningful.
The main thing is to be myself. What I mean by that is, to be honest when called upon to express your feelings. The other thing is - maybe this should come first - to be a good listener. To close your mouth and to listen, and to be able to echo back what your partner says to you.
Music was a central part of my childhood because my mother played organ and piano in the church, and that meant all us kids had to be in the church choir.