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I am still reading The Rules of Life. There are some quotes I specially like very much about partner, family and friends. Would like to share with you all….

Rule 57: Always have someone - or something - that is pleased to see you

….We all need someone who is pleased to see us. It makes us feel it is all worthwhile. I love it when I have to go away for work for a day or two and then when I get back my love one stand there, with her hands outstretched with that lovely, “Have you brought me something back?” look on her face.

Rule 64: Treat your partner better than your best friends

“….because your partner is both lover and friend. And ideally best friend…..

I would have thought treating your partner better than your best friend would have been a given. This means not interfering, respecting their privacy, treating them like independent grown-ups. You only have to look around to see couples who treat each other like small children, nagging, scolding, arguing, criticizing, nit-picking. They wouldn’t do it with their friends, so why do they do it with the one person who is supposed to mean heaven and earth to them?”

Rule 65: Contentment is what you hope for after the elation has worn off

“…..because most of us want to fall madly head-over-heels in love. Big chemistry - fireworks, butterflies, unbelievable feelings. It’s brilliant. It’s extreme. But that intensity can’t and won’t last. You have to go back to reality sometime. You have to get on with your life. No one can live at that intensity, that lofty altitude all the time. Contentment is what you hope for after the elation has worn off and you settle back into a relaxed and happy simplicity. In fact, contentment is the worthier aim, because it lasts.”

Rule 67: If you are going to be a friend, be a good friend

“Being a real friend is a tremendous responsibility. You have to be loyal, honest (but not too honest), sincere, reliable, dependable, friendly (stands to reason really), pleasant, open, sociable, responsive, welcoming and gracious. You also have to be forgiving at times, be prepared to offer help, support and sympathy. Someone once said that a real friend is someone you can be having a conversation with as they get on a plane, you don’t see them for ten years and when they arrive back they carry on the conversation as they get off from the plane like a moment hasn’t passed. That’s exactly how it is between good friends.”

Rule 68: Never be too busy for loved ones

“No matter how busy your life is - and hopefully these rules will eliminate some stress and free up some time - you have to make time. You have to make quality time for all those around you to whom you make a difference. Those that love you get repaid in time - it’s a fair exchange. They love you and you give them something of yourself, something precious. Yep, your time and attention. And you do this willingly, not as a chore. You do this with dedication and commitment and wholehearted enthusiasm - or you don’t do it at all. So when the phone rings and it’s your mum, your grandmother, your lover or your old friend but you are really busy doing something , don’t keep them on the phone making ‘uh huh” noises; either put everything down and give them your full attention, or ask if you can call them back later - and make sure you do. One day they might not be there - and then you will so desperately wish you’d actually listened. But then it’ll be too late. So make time for the people who matter - today.”

We all have our own rules in life. We brush our teeth before we go to bed. We don’t eat two hours before we sleep. We don’t eat too much junk food because they are unhealthy. We all have something set in our life. Sometimes, we do forget the people around us. We always have our own priorities to do our own things, but these rules keep us remembering those who care and love us. We can’t forget them. They love us. We love them in return. What you will find in these rules is good old-fashioned common sense. There is nothing here you don’t already know. This book isn’t a revelation, it’s a reminder. It reminds us the Rules of Life are universal, obvious, simple. Do them, they work. I truly believe. It’s the way to learn how to live to the full.

Personally, when I go to sleep at night, I like to do a quick recap of my day and then, hopefully, I can say to myself “Yes, good day, did OK”, and feel satisfied with what I have done, rather than feeling regretful and dissatisfied with my actions and life. I want to be kind to people rather than hurting them. I love the one who I truly love with wholehearted. I love to see my love ones being happy and pleased with their life. Life is short, seize your day and cherish those who love and care about you. Don’t give yourself a chance to feel regretful.