10 Honest Pieces of Love Advice From Uber Drivers

"The best advice I would have for Uber riders would be to disconnect from their phones and pick their heads up. Too many times I see couples glued to their phones, and I would recommend putting your phone, sit close to one another, share what's going on in your day, and be PRESENT for your partner." — Janessa, San Francisco, CA

"My biggest piece of advice I give to everyone is that premarital counseling is a must! After all, you wouldn't put a new driver behind the wheel and tell them they don't need to take Driver's Ed until they get into an accident! So why would we do that in our marriages? People who participate in premarital counseling and continue counseling in some form throughout their marriage have a significantly higher success rate than couples that don't." — Sarah, Houston, TX

"I would say this: If men would learn to just listen, and sometimes shut up, they would be better off. I hear lots of stuff in the car, and ultimately men just need to realize how much smarter women are than they are. Seriously, I think that women are so much more in tune to relationships than men are." — Fred, Potomac, MD

"It's always great being able to help riders who need advice. I tell them to do their best to keep their partner happy, try to give your partner honest feedback, and always keep an open line of communication." — Roberta, Chicago, IL

"When my riders share with me that they feel like they aren't doing their best in their relationship, I tell them to just try. To do their best to be the best person they can be — and to work hard at it. Their partner will notice their effort, and that will mean the most." — Nicole, Hartford, CT

"Some passengers have shared the challenge of finding a mate that is ready to commit. They claim that many individuals are so focused on pursuing their dreams that they do not have time for a serious relationship. I tell them that's okay — the right person for them will come along." — Amanda, Los Angeles, CA

"I would tell anyone if it's not a good marriage — not good for you — you have the right to choose to walk away." — Dino, New York, NY

"Everyone should be treated with respect, understanding, and compassion. The advice I frequently give riders to help with that is to simply listen. More often than not, there is a message that is being sent indirectly, through someone's actions, and that can only be received once you are truly listening." — Althea, Bridgeport, CT

"I'm divorced, and I get a lot of women in my car who are also divorced, and I want to help them feel proud and get out there to reinvent themselves. I share with them my story, and then I emphasize that us women are strong and we can do this — never give up." — Miss T, Los Angeles, CA

"Many of my riders use their time in the car to catch up with their significant other. After hearing these conversations, my advice is to do your best to really trust your partner. Life is busy, work is tough, but trusting your partner makes all the difference." — Sammy, St. Louis, MO