Dear Dr. Laura:
Your show provides sense and guidance in a more and more senseless world. Thank you for what you do. Over 15 years ago, I was getting out of a bad relationship. Knowing I would be out there dating at some point, I knew I needed to make some rules. Here are my simple rules that led me into a wonderful relationship.
1. Don't lie to me. I'm a grown up woman. If I haven't seen it or done it, my friends or family have. If you have to lie, I don't want you in my life.
2. No bullcrap. This is different than lying. When dating, the guy gets a phone call and he lowers his voice and walks away. Later when you are at his house watching a movie, there's a late night knock on the door and it's an ex-girlfriend. Or he calls to say he is on his way to your house for dinner and doesn't show up for 2 hours.
3. You have to have fun. I know it's not always giggles and unpleasant things happen but in general and overall the relationship has to be fun.
Dr. Laura, I would give these rules on the first date and tell them if they break one rule, one time that was the end of the relationship. I finally met a man who has never broken one of my rules. I am his girlfriend, and wife, for 12 happy, fun and respectful years!
Best regards,
Lura
