"Not being virulently and overtly racist against black people" and "treating gay people like human beings" are necessary conditions of greatness.

It should go without saying that you are not doing anything wrong by having sex in your own home, and based on the care you've taken to keep things relatively quiet it's unlikely that you're violating any city noise ordinances.

Worrying seems like a fairly natural state of being for a parent, so feel free to worry as much as you want.

If your partner asks you if something bothers you, and something bothers you, the best thing you can do is say, "Yes, it bothers me." Otherwise you create a situation where they think everything is fine, continue with the offending behavior, while you build up a secret reservoir of resentment that will eventually come pouring out, to their shock.

Don't beat yourself up over what you dream about.

"Not being virulently and overtly racist against black people" and "treating gay people like human beings" are necessary conditions of greatness.

Diapers do not belong on the same table as food.