I believe if you go into a relationship, seeking honesty, respect, and
acceptance, the relationship will rise not tumble like most.
Acceptance is a oddly the main importance, due to the fact we all have
lil "ticks" that may make or break the relationship. Start out with an
open mind and try and focus on the qualities that drew you to them in
the first place.
Respecting is important also for everyone is different, that is just a
fact, and sometimes you will not agree with their outlook and action's,
but respecting their opinion is respecting yourself also.
I am ending with honesty because it is the trickiest part of
realtionships. Their is a time and place for all the different honesties
that arise in those crucial begining's of any relationship.
I a not saying hide anything, but definitely make them as aware as you
can about certain truth's right away, and the other's, that can happen
in time.
be honest with your sexual orientation, be honest with whatever std if
any you have, and be honest with any life long illness, whether it is
going to kill you or not, they have a right to know.
The rest will come at the right times in close bonding moments
hopefully, but if not cross that bridge when you get there, a good
relationship will rise above the past and successfully go toward the
future together, HOPEFULLY!

That could not have been said any better than you just did thank you for
your insight on the situation. It has helped me to open my eyes and mind
just a tad more than it was.

Ms. Play

Great writing. I AGREE very strongly. After 2 marriages & a hell of
a life lesson. Your last point is SO very important. Keep writing like
that & you'll be a favorite here. opinion

MS.TxsGal3333 said it best Your a very smart and loving person