Some Things That I've Learned

1. Never make someone your whole world. Your neediness will push them away, and when they leave it's harder to pick up the pieces.

2. If someone is constantly in and out of your life, the blame is on you for allowing it to happen.

3. You do deserve to be happy. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

4. If someone loves you, they won't constantly criticize you and tell you to change. They'll love you and accept you for the person that you are, and encourage you to be the best that you can be.

5. Love and respect go hand in hand, but it's also a two-way street.

6. It takes two people for problems to occur, and it takes two people to fix them. Not one person is capable of doing it by themself. That's why it's called a partnership.

7. Never beg a person to stay with you. If they don't want to be with you, you won't want them with you.

8. Sometimes love really isn't enough. But it's a start.

9. You really can get a "do-over". Every time you make a mistake, take a breath, and try again. And again. And again.

10. Love yourself first. Let everyone else get in line.