FeistyFemale

06/08/2008 In Lessons from Combat, Life by feistyfemale

To latch onto my Thought Leader debate, some basic values and principles for both men and women. I will add to this list in time.

Your intelligence is not superior to mine – nor am I in awe of your qualifications and achievements.

I have an opinion of my own and am not shy to voice my feelings. If you can convince me that I am wrong, I shall gladly apologise.

Don’t ask if I’ll be OK – walk me to my car/drive me home.

My car is not the only one that can get from A to B.

I am not always right, but then, neither are you.

There are better ways to communicate than stamping your feet, shouting , hurling crockery at the wall and slamming doors.

Jealousy doesn’t mean you care – it shows you are insecure and controlling.

If you feel you can’t trust me and need to resort to stalking, please move on – you’re wasting my time-you’ve obviously missed the fact that I have a high regard for honesty and reliability.

Do not leave me in the lurch. If I give you my word, I’ll honour my promise. I do, however, expect the same from you.

Don’t leave your wallet in the car and expect me to pay.

Don’t tell me you are a hard worker - get off your butt and take a job – I’m not supporting you till you eventually find your feet.

If you have a cash flow problem, be creative – a walk on the beach or coffee at home is fine; a picnic would be great.

If you invite me out, you pay. When I invite you, I’ll pay. We’ll agree beforehand when to go Dutch.

No amount of money or flowers can ever make up for unconditional love, reliable friends or valued support.

No-one is prepared to play second fiddle to friends, family or your sport /gambling craze forever.

If I am not allowed to meet your friends, I do believe that I am not unreasonable when I smell a rat.

Do not tell me you care for me – even in this age, actions speak louder than words.

* Thanks Jamie, your contributions were priceless!