I'm more like my father, personality-wise. But my mom and I get alone really well - obviously, because my mom and my dad get along so well.
I always felt a bit of a nerd, but my family gets me and my oddities. My kids and partner are way cooler than I am, but they let me in the room with them.
Try not to annoy your relatives unnecessarily.
It's impossible for everybody to be in sync, even the most proper family.
Connecting with people who are able to maintain a sense of humility is really useful.
Live a life that will help others spiritually, intellectually, physically, financially and relationally. Live a life that serves as a example of what an exceptional life can look like.
Nothing is a greater impediment to being on good terms with others than being ill at ease with yourself.
This was a mutual relationship, mutual on all levels, right from the way it started and all the way through. I don't accept that he had to completely desecrate my character.
