Rules to Live by

[Crimson]

When you are little you do what’s "right" because you're told it's so. I was raised as a catholic and went to catholic school, and although my family was by no means strict, it still forced on me a sort of moral/ethic code that was not my own. I followed this until I was about 17, and really began developing my own. I'm 19 now, and am becoming comfortable with my beliefs, and thought I'd share.

I'd like this to be a non-denominational discussion of funny, helpful, interesting things you do/wont do for whatever reason.

Dating:

Won't date girls with crazy mothers, bad news.

Won't date crazy girls.

Won't date divorced, married, or girls with kids.

Won't date the same girl twice. (Subject to change)

Life:

General be a good person stuff (stealing, killing, vandalism)

I try to do something worth remembering every day, or something that will help me do something worth remembering in the near future.

Make personal decisions independent of other peoples emotions/possible reactions.

I now go to school to learn and to grow, not because I’m “supposed” to, and am already doing much better in classes.

Do what I say, mean what I say. Harder than it sounds.

Maybe I’m too arrogant, but I consider myself intelligent enough to make decisions independent of their legality. Maybe the recent gambling nonsense has brought about a lack of faith in our government, or maybe I’m just older, but the laws I obey I do because I agree with them, and those I don’t, I don’t. Things like traffic laws etc don’t necessarily apply, but I have no shame being 19 and walking into a 21 and up casino and gambling.
I figure if I can buy a gun I should be able to buy a beer.

I think alcohol is worse for me than cannabis.

I’m sure I have others but I can’t think of them right now. What rules help guide your every day life, comedic, serious, whatever, I’d like to hear them, lets get a discussion going.

[pryor15]

the edict to not date girls who are married, et al., is one that quickly fades with time.

[Borodog]

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Won't date divorced . . .

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This is a huge mistake. Are you looking to be the starter husband?

[diebitter]

I don't have many rigid rules, but plenty of ones that come into play depending on the situation. But the 2 I do stick to as rigid are:

1) Never lend a friend money. Giving is fine, as is them giving it back sometime (or not), but never 'lend' it.

2) Never take sides or come between two lovers/partners. EVER! IF one comes to you for support or advice, give support, but don't give an opinion about the other one. If you say anything derogatory, it will have no good outcome.

[Crimson]

Good call. I have 4500$ owed to me right now, which is more than I have in my bank accounts atm, and thats a lesson I wont forget.

These aren't strict exactly, and all subject to change with age, just guidelines.

Pryor/Borogod- It's cause im 19, and the girls in my age range who are married/divorced fall into my second category.

[Sniper]

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Pryor/Borogod- It's cause im 19, and the girls in my age range who are married/divorced fall into my second category.

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Yes, not dating girls who are 19 and divorced, would be a good rule to follow...

[NhlNut]

my general rule is don't discount someone until I see their point of view. If we then disagree, so be it.

honesty is easier than deceit.

[dcasper70]

In the long run, it is far, far easier to just tell the truth.

If you're not absolutely, positively 1000% sure, do not marry her.

Unless you are completely certain she's pregnant, never ask a woman when she's due.

[Borodog]

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Unless you are completely certain she's pregnant, never ask a woman when she's due.

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Amen brother.

[Case Closed]

Always check your pockets for your keys before you lock your car door.