Top Ten Rules of Relationships

Dave's Top Ten Rules on Relationships

Note: These rules apply to all relationships, whether familial, intimate, friendships, etc.

1.) You deserve to get as good as you give, and should have to give no better than you get. The other person is your equal, no better or worse than you.

2.) Do not leave the things to show your love and caring for the other person unsaid or undone until tomorrow. Tomorrow may never arrive.

3.) Be HONEST, in all things, at all times, absolutely and completely, with the other person. If you have made a promise or vow, keep it. If you have erred, admit it. The truth always comes out in the end anyway.

4.) Be COMPASSIONATE with the other person. They are only human too.

5.) Learn to GIVE what the other person can freely take, without expectation of return, but simply for the sake of giving. This is a joyful thing. Just as important, learn to TAKE what is freely given to you, because in doing so, you are giving the other person the joy that comes from giving.

6.) Always remember that words that have left your lips can never be taken back. Measure your words, and do not allow anger to say what you do not truly mean.

7.) Learn to FORGIVE when the other person makes a mistake, and do not use that mistake as a weapon against them in the future. None of us is perfect.

8.) Do not take the other person for granted, but always keep an eye open to truly SEE what an important part of your life they are, and do not expect them to simply know that you appreciate them. People can not read minds, and you need to show and tell them what they mean to you on a regular basis for them to know this.

9.) The most precious gift that you can give to someone is your time and attention. This is a gift that can never be duplicated, and that moment can only be given in THAT moment.

10.) LET GO! Do not allow jealousy or insecurity cause you to attempt to hold the other person to you against their will. A relationship must be free or it can not survive and be healthy.

This rose goes to 'Reina', who did more to show me the truths of these rules than anyone else ever has!

I don't know of ANYONE who hasn't broken these rules. What's important is to honestly try our best to keep them. For the Christians reading this, see 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7

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