Twelve Rules for a Happy Marriage

This is my favorite article written by Ann Landers back in 1992.  It was in the local Rhode Island newspaper, I believe it is published by Ann every Valentines day, but anyway I cut it out and posted it on my refridgerator and it was there for a very long time - until we moved. It got lost in the shuffle and packed away or even thrown away if my hubby had anything to do with it.  He is NOT a pack rat like me.

I think these are greatest rules to live by and want to share them with all of my bloggy friends.  Enjoy!

1. Never both be angry at once
2. Never yell at each other unless the house is on fire
3. Yield to the wishes of the other as an exercise in self-discipline if you can't think of a better reason
4. If you have a choice of making yourself or your mate look good, choose your mate
5. If you feel you must criticize, do so lovingly
6. Never bring up a mistake of the past.  Your silence will be greatly appreciated
7. Neglect the whole world rather than each other
8. Never let the day end without saying one complimentary thing to your life's partner
9. Never meet without an affectionate greeting
10. When you've said or done something hurtful, acknowledge it and ask for forgiveness
11. Remember it takes two to get an argument going.  Invariably the one who is wrong is the one who will be doing the most talking - (my personal favorite)
12. Never go to bed mad