Beware impulsivity....

because it can lead to some unpleasant consequences. The best example I can think of at the present time was my impulsive decision to have a child with my ex-husband. Now please don't misunderstand me; I would never trade my son for anything in the world. He is such a special little man and a joy to me in every way. What I am referring to is the fact that I knew my ex just 1 MONTH when I made the half-assed decision to actively get pregnant. 30 days. It just boggles my mind now but at the time, I thought nothing of it. At the time, I remember thinking that if we broke up, what could be the worst that would happen? Fast forward 8 years and I am finally getting the full answer to my question.
Put simply, my ex-husband is a lunatic. He is extremely mentally ill and as is common with some of the sickest individuals, he thinks he is just fine. He twists words and the facts to suit him and his agenda, much like the current U.S. president. The more time has passed, the more I become aware of how disturbed he really is. It's going to be a long 11 years for me. At least my son is an awesome kid, I am blessed with that fact.
One of my goals in life going forward is to not give in to impulsivity and make any major decisions without thinking things through completely. The consequences are just not worth it. And contrary to my belief for many years, it is NOT romantic to have unprotected sex with someone you just met. That's reckless and stupid.