Rule No. 1: You come first.
You have to love yourself and respect yourself before you know how to love and respect others. Only when you value your traits and understand your vulnerabilities will you appreciate how others view you as how you view yourself.
Rule No.2: Listen dammit...
Its like comprehension and literature.. every word has a meaning, every gesture, facial expression and tone carries a message. Listen with your heart but dont' assume. When in doubt, ask... At least it shows that you are listening
Rule No. 3: Look to Future but Never Forget the Past
As much as people say "Don't look back!", how could you? You are what you are today because of what happened in the past. At the same time, don't dwell too much on what has happened and focus more on the future, how to make things better, how to not let (bad) history repeat itself and realise that everything is a continuous entity...
Rule No. 4: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say
Don't lie, don't cover, don't smother your words with vain attempts of subtlety and expect people to understand you. Just speak your mind.
Rule No. 5: Pick Up After Yourself
Never expect others to clear up your own mess and stop moping like a cry baby at the mess you made. You pick it up yourself and stop wallowing in self pity
Rule No. 6: Don't Take Things For Granted
The ones you love now may be gone someday... appreciate and love them as if its your last chance to. Never take what they've done for you as something mandatory. Every little gesture, no matter how repeatedly done, is their little token of love for you. To not acknowledge and appreciate it is just like throwing it back in their face.
Rule No. 7: Be Patient With Yourself
Sometimes things may not go your way. Tough luck! Try to be patient and wait for things to get into the momento. Aggravation will never speed up processes, it just complicates matters.
Rule No. 8: Smile, Hug, Kiss and Maintain Eye Contact ALOT
Just doing that will make you and your loved one feel good.
