Lessons for a happy marriage
1. Marry someone a lot like you [particularly when it comes to core values]. 2. Friendship is as important as romantic love.
3. Don’t keep score.
4. Talk to each other.
Tip 1: If you are having trouble discussing something, get out of the house. Tip 2: Find a way to blow off steam, and then engage with your partner. Tip 3: Watch out for teasing.
Tip 4: Let your partner have his or her say.
5. Don’t just commit to your partner—commit to marriage itself.
Postscript: Don’t go to bed angry.
Lessons for a successful and fulfilling career
1. Choose a career for the intrinsic rewards, not the financial ones. 2. Don’t give up on looking for a job that makes you happy.
3. Make the most of a bad job.