My BEST piece of relationship advice from someone who wrote a relationship column for ten years, wrote a relationship book for teenage girls, and has been happily married for fifteen years-
If you don’t marry a man who’s (errs on the side of) BORING, you’re doing it wrong.
You know what’s boring?
Responsible is boring — takes duties and actions seriously
Slow to anger is boring— not easily angered
Reliable is boring — can be trusted to work well consistently
Dutiful is boring — can be counted on
Calm is boring — emotionally steady, not anxious
Even-keeled is boring— stable temperament
Unflappable is boring— not easily upset or stressed
Composed is boring— controlled and self-possessed
Secure is boring — psychologically stable, not anxious/insecure
Stable is boring — emotionally consistent
Relaxed is boring — low tension or worry
Self-assured is boring— confident without anxiety
Resilient is boring — recovers well from stress
Phlegmatic is boring— calm temperament
Well-adjusted is boring — psychologically healthy and functional
Date exciting, fine. But please, please, please, if you want an amazing life, marry boring.
