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Contrary advice -- never marry someone without living with them first. Getting married is easy, living together is hard. And it's harder, the older you are when you meet.
For Guys and Gals Of All Ages
From a Guy
in his 50's
When you go to the market, buy the stuff on the sides of the store and in the back -- it's the cheapest and usually the best for you. Ditto the stuff on the highest and lowest shelves.
For Guys and Gals Of All Ages
From a Guy
in his 50's
Never ever quit a job if you don't have another job. No matter how hard it is in your current job, staying at home worrying about the next job is worse.
For Guys and Gals Of All Ages
From a Person
Of Anonymous Age
Don't live with someone before marrying them. You have a lifetime ahead of you. Enjoy each stage.
For Guys and Gals Of All Ages
From a Person
in their 30's
ALWAYS be kind and attentive with receptionists and administrative assistants. You never know when you will need their help. They hold the real power!
For Guys and Gals Of All Ages
From a Person
in their 30's
Learn the difference between reasoning and rationalizing, and learn to catch yourself when you're doing the latter. (And yes, we all rationalize sometimes.)
For Guys and Gals Of All Ages
From a Person
Of Anonymous Age
When your employer will match your 401k contributions, you have to do it. Think about it this way. You get paid $35k a year but your employer is willing to pay you $38k per year... but you're only going to see that extra money if you contribute. It's free money. Do it.
For Guys and Gals Of All Ages
From a Person
Of Anonymous Age
Start investing when you are young. Volitility isn't so risky when you are in your twenties and thirties.
For Guys and Gals Of All Ages
From a Gal
Of Anonymous Age
Courtesy of novelist Tom Robbins: "Stop dividing things up and taking sides."
The universe isn't binary -- it's analog.
For Guys and Gals Of All Ages
From a Person
Of Anonymous Age
If you decide on a rest-of-your-life type commitment at some point, always stay open to the idea of a couple's therapist and try to go before you're in crisis. Most every couple needs it at some point.
For Guys and Gals Of All Ages
From a Person
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