Ten things to avoid in a relationship:
First, showering—don't do it together.
Second, intimacy—don't turn each other down.
Third, finances—don't keep secrets.
Fourth, disagreements—don't give each other the silent treatment.
Fifth, praise—don't hold back.
Sixth, elders—don't criticize them.
Seventh, old grievances—don't bring them up again.
Eighth, jokes—don't take them too far.
Ninth, promises—don't break them.
Tenth, giving—don't keep score.
There's no need to try too hard to please each other or force yourselves to give in. You understand how hard things are for me, and I care about how hard you work—that's the best kind of companionship. [Rose]