What I have Learned About Relationships with Men. (Still learning)

I am a very happily married woman but it took a lot of bullshit and assholes before I found my prince.  In my opinion, some women need to lower their standards just a little. (I said just a little) don't bring home just any jack ass.  No one is perfect and there will always be something that will irk you about your man.  It's about balance, compromise and communication.  Instead of wasting my time looking for the perfect man, I found a man that is perfect for me!!  Here's my rules that seem to work well for me..... So far.
        In no particular order.

1. CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES.  Some things aren't worth arguing over.  I'd rather just pick the damn clothes off of the floor and put them in the hamper myself then say anything.  I am sure he keeps quite about some of the irritating things I do.
2. IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT REALLY COUNT.  Don't get me wrong, I love gifts and flowers as much as the next girl but I would much rather my husband pick me some fresh flowers than buy me some that took no effort except whipping out the wallet.  It makes me happier than anything when he comes up behind me when I am doing something and he just hugs me.  And kisses on the forehead....  Love them!!
3. COMMUNICATE AND LISTEN.  Always take the time to talk about anything.  It's cool to have your secrets, we all do, but when it comes down to it, I know I can talk to him and that is a refreshing feeling.  We talk about our day, our complaints, our worries and concerns. We always know that we love each other.  Never a doubt.
4. NEVER HAVE THE PAST SEX PARTNER TALK. No explanation needed, the past is the past and as long as both people are STD free.... What the fuck does it matter??  I have no idea how many women my husband slept with before me and I have no reason to care.  Anything that happened before me that doesn't affect our relationship now is a non issue.  And everyone lies anyway so why bother?  Besides, does anyone really want to have that talk??  Hell NO!!
5. MAKE TIME FOR ALONE TIME. (IT'S NECESSARY) I love getting in my car with a fountain cherry coke and loud music and my camel filters and driving with no destination in mind. It clears my head and relieves any stress I may be having.  It is very therapeutic.  My husband goes to visits friends without me and he has his things that make him less stressed out.  Some I would rather not think about.  Ewww.  
6. MAKE TIME FOR EACH OTHER.  Alone time is good but it's always important to make time for each other as well.  I can't count how many concerts my husband has taken me to and he really didn't like the band.  He likes to hike and sweat and shit.  Not my thing but this summer I will be hiking it up sweating tits to do things he likes too.  It's give and take.  
7. HAVE A DATE NIGHT.  Whether it's a fancy place to eat or Burger King in your living room floor on a fake ass make shift picnic table with candles and everything, it is important to eat dinner together and talk.  Maybe even feed each other the sexy stuff.  Do not attempt with Spam.  I tried, there is nothing sexy about coagulated meat product.  
8. HELP EACH OTHER IN EVERYTHING YOU DO.   Any man that will help me use the bathroom because my nails are wet is a winner in my book.  I help him too, if it wasn't for me his nose hairs would have their own area code and let's not even talk about the occasional butt pimple.  He gets mine too.  We make a great team!!
9. BE EACH OTHERS BEST FRIEND.  Self explanatory.  If he's not your best friend..... keep on stepping.  When the looks fade and the wrinkles don't, it's gonna be your conversations and laughter that keep you happy.  Start early.