NCIS is easily one of the best television shows. It remains one of the longest running, to this day. Throughout it's (currently) 14 seasons, there have been many characters that have cycled through the show. Gibbs' rules stand firm and clear and help to guide the team with and without him (like that time when he "retired" to Mexico). His rules are, honestly, my favorite part of watching this show. Most of his rules apply to a lot more than just crime scene. Here are my favorites for "Gibbs' Rules to Relationships!"

1. Rule # 1: Never screw over your partner

You can screw your partner as much as the two of you agree, but never screw over each other.

2. Rule #3: Never be unreachable

You can go without talking to them, but be reachable in the case of an emergency.

3. Rule #8: Never take anything for granted

That's pretty explanatory.

4. Rule #11: When the job (argument) is over, walk away

Nothing can make a relationship go from "okay" to "absolute crap" faster than keeping up an unnecessary argument.

5. Rule #12: Never date a coworker

Just don't do it. The likelihood of it not working out far outweighs the likelihood it will.

6. Rule #13: Never, ever involve lawyers

Even if you want to be divorced, lawyers complicate things more than anything else.

7. Rule #15: Always work as a team

Always. Always. Always.

8. Rule #28: If you need help, ask

Don't just assume your partner knows when you need help.

9. Rule #42: Don't ever accept an apology from someone that just sucker-punched you.

This is just a great rule in general. Don't ever accept an apology from anyone who abuses you. Period. End of story.

10. Rule #45: Clean up your messes

Both literally and figuratively.

11. Rule #51: Sometimes you're wrong

Yup.