Important Concepts.

Law 1: Never outshine the master.

Law 2: Don't overtrust your friends. Use your enemies.

Law 3: Mask your intentions.

Law 4: Always say less than necessary.

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People who have been through divorces almost always say communication is the most important thing. But the thing people with happy marriages consider the most important is a deep respect for their partner as well as respect for themselves.

• Respe...

How you say something is as important as what you say. 

• Do not use extremes. Accusations such as, ‘you never,’ ‘you always’ do not add any value to your argument.
• Use ‘I’ statements emphasizing how you feel, rather than ‘you.’