Rules

Got bored, drafted some of my life rules for anyone who gets curious. I don't always follow these closely, but that's what let me know what to strive for in the future. Don't take advice from me, I've got a lot of failing to go before i get it right.

Parties

1. There is nothing wrong with having a social life

Let loose and relax; thats why you have friends.

2. No one-night stands

Impulse has its moments; know when they are

3. Nothing with anyone who’s been drinking

It’s a matter of respect and being able to look at myself in the mirror

4. Look out for your friends

Take care of them if they get sick, have their backs in everything else

5. Drunk or sober, you are accountable for your actions

I’ve already made my peace with everything I may someday have to do

Dating

1. Take it slow

Life’s too long; spend some time enjoying it with someone special

2. They deserve to be treated with respect

If you’re not going to try, don’t waste everyone’s time

3. Don’t get even

Their past mistakes do not justify yours

4. Don’t argue, communicate

Get it all in the open and talk about it

5. Once you’ve made up your mind either way, tell them

Don’t leave them or yourself hanging

Coping

1. Death is only the next adventure

If there isn’t a next life, you’ll never have time to care

2. Perspective is important

Don’t take the blame if it’s not yours; don’t buck it if it is

3. Most fixes are temporary

Don’t waste your life chasing the next moment of oblivion

4. Temper hope, don’t deny it

It might work out; minds might change; second chances happen

5. Some things can’t be fixed

Hope for the best, prepare for the worse; look to friends either way

General

1. Luck exists

Don’t rely on it for anything; luck is fortunate chaos

2. Analyze everything

Temper all of your actions and reactions; worse-cases can happen

3. Find an outlet

You can’t keep it all in or it will tear you down

4. Fate is a lie

It didn’t happen because it was meant to affect your outcomes

5. No Regrets

Make peace with what you’ve done and who you’ve done it to