Marriage Rules

Extracted from 青年文摘.

1. Avoid being moody at the same time
2. Except when it's absolutely necessary, don't scream or shout
3. When bickering, let the other party win
4. Resolve arguments on the same day
5. When walking out of the house during an argument, do not stay out for over 8 hours
6. Criticisms should stem from love
7. Be ready to apologise
8. Be able to take a joke
9. Every now and then give him or her a night to themselves
10. Never go to bed mad
11. Be home when he or she comes home
12. Don't disturb when they don't want to be disturbed
13. Be willing to let the other part answer your calls
14. Be honest about money
15. Leave your money-deprived days behind
16. Give more money to your parents than he or she gives to theirs

1. is ridiculous because it's sometimes inevitable. 10. is old-fashioned. Sleeping-on-it is more now. I laughed at 11. Unless you plan to meet at the front porch it's an ultimate fail. 15. sort of puzzles me, and 16. is yet another contest that only one person can win.

I conclude that people who follow advice from Chinese magazines will fail in love.