lisa33 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 This came to me in one of those chain emails. Can't be bothered with the 'threats' in those but some nice words. Apologies if you have already seen this. 1) Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. 2) Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. 3) Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. 4) When you say, 'I love you,' mean it. When you say 'Thank You', say it with grace. 5) When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye. 6) Be engaged at least six months before you get married. 7) Believe in love at first sight. 8 ) Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much. 9) Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely. 10) In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. 11) Don't judge people by their relatives. 12) Talk slowly but think quickly. 13) When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?' 14) Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.. 15) Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze. 16) When you lose, don't lose the lesson 17) Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions. 18 ) Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. 19) When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. 20) Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice. 21) Spend some time alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 No. 11 - that's a goody. Sometimes I cringe at members of my family. There's so thought provoking stuff there Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I think everyone should be issued with a copy of those With particular attention paid to no. 17, that may help the world become a better place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Some good rules to strive towards karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 no 6 made me laugh, we were engaged for 15 years before we got married last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Poet wrote no 6 made me laugh, we were engaged for 15 years before we got married last year! I think that's quite romantic, in a weird sort of way Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenzin Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Very true post , sometimes in our hectic lives we tend to forget the simple stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Poet wrote no 6 made me laugh, we were engaged for 15 years before we got married last year! I think that's quite romantic, in a weird sort of way Tessa I think I have commitment issues.....................I should be committed! x gotta dash, Pam Ayres is on Paul O'Grady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Poet wrote no 6 made me laugh, we were engaged for 15 years before we got married last year! I think that's quite romantic, in a weird sort of way Tessa I think I have commitment issues.....................I should be committed! x gotta dash, Pam Ayres is on Paul O'Grady! ooh thatnks for letting me know lets hopw she mentions her patronage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 ooh thatnks for letting me know lets hopw she mentions her patronage ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I like number 9.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 ooh thatnks for letting me know lets hopw she mentions her patronage ditto! what a shame she didn't, especially as Paul has a farm so they'd have something in common to talk about, oh well. The stuff about artificially inseminating bees and the dynamic between her and Russell Brand was hilarious and her retirement poem was a hoot! I love Pam Ayres and always will, I was given a book of her poetry when I was little so I think she was my inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 no 6 made me laugh, we were engaged for 15 years before we got married last year! I can trump that! How about 21 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...