I will elaborate on your Rule # 1 with my own example of it.
Rule # 1: TRUST NO ONE
Rule # 2: BELIEVE NOTHING
Rule # 3: DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH
Rule # 4: EITHER PROVE OR DISPROVE THE QUESTION TO YOUR OWN SATISFACTION
Rule # 5: TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION BASED ON YOUR OWN RESEARCH
Rule # 6: NEVER SKIP THESE STEPS WITH ANY PERSON OR SITUATION
When dealing with your wife or girlfriend, keep the rules on the down low and just say, “Yes, Dear.”