Here follow 50 rules by which I try to live my life;
- No one cares as much as you do
- Be gracious and kind to everyone
- Have goals. Write that shit down. Marriage is not one.
- You only have one body, health is wealth.
- Just because it’s a trend, doesn’t mean you should wear it, ditto clothes that you think are your size, because they have a pre-determined number on the label.
- Your only competition is yourself
- Pretending you don’t know may get you further than pretending you do
- Leggings are not trousers.
- Being respected is more important than being liked
- Never take an ex back
- Thank-yous and apologies should be said in person or be hand written
- Your appearance does matter, people are wired to make assumptions, and once you’ve passed the 10 second barrier, you can convince them you’re also wonderful inside.
- Be your friends biggest fans
- Know what makes you feel better; a run, gin, a hot shower. When you feel the mean reds creeping in, do what you have to do to get back to yourself.
- No regrets. You did it for a reason.
- Always be ready to host, drinks and snacks are Greek heritage.
- Three strikes and they’re out.
- Reserve your fucks.
- You can, and should, go for dinner/ to see a film/ to a class by yourself
- Pay it forward without expectation, it will come back.
- Let him pay for dinner, most of the time.
- Question everything.
- Know how to tie a tie and iron a shirt, only do it when you’re asked nicely, never out of routine.
- Your family love you no matter what. Don’t forget to call them, never miss their birthdays, and thank them often.
- Always tell the truth, unless 7, 26, 27.
- Your friend is never fat
- You're under no obligation to tell the truth when asked the number of your sexual partners
- Even the most stoic confident people have fragile egos, nurture but don’t indulge
- Never buy a fake. If you can’t afford the real thing buy leather that isn’t designer.
- Admit when you’re wrong, and then forgive yourself
- If you can’t buy it without credit, you probably shouldn't buy it.
- Feel the fear and do it anyway
- Time really does heal all hurts
- You're probably over thinking it, trust your instinct.
- If you have wealth, share it, decadence is more fun in company.
- Men are to be loved not depended upon
- No one at the party is talking about how it would be better if you were there.
- . …don’t go if you weren’t invited
- . …and never be the last person there.
- If a relationship is secret, you shouldn’t be in it.
- Never buy perfume named after a celebrity
- Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the expensive lingerie, because there will never be a perfect occasion.
- Never be late, always have a plan B.
- Know how to cook at least three different dinners
- Nothing worth having comes easy, get it girl.
- Your ego is not your amigo.
- The kiss will tell you everything you need to know
- After 25, jewellery should not leave green marks on your skin.
- Men are different and that’s a good thing.
- Rules are made to be broken.
