Let me start by saying I’m sorry. I know I said I don’t like taking your relationship advice, so why should you take mine? Well, you don’t have to. But the advice that follows is based completely on real mistakes I made and lessons I learned. Plus, these are practical life tips — no fluff here, folks. So take it from me (if you choose) and don’t make me say, “I told you so”.I’m borrowing the phrase “good working order”
from my life and sex and love guru, Dan Savage. I’ve read Dan for YEARS, and he often states that people need to be in good working order before they can be in a healthy relationship.
If you or the person you’re dating have unresolved or unmanaged issues — be it mental health problems, drug problems, financial problems, lack of boundaries or self-control,
or anything else that would impose an undue burden on the person on the other side of the relationship — don’t do it. Don’t get into that relationship. Even though I had read this advice from Dan over and over,,,,
