24 Harsh Truths I’ve Learned About Love In 24 Years

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Pietra Schwarzler

1. First love doesn’t always last.

2. There will be people in your life that you will never be able to forget or stop loving.

3. Don’t believe everything a person promises you.

4. Self love is incredibly hard work.

5. Healing doesn’t meant forgetting.

6. No, you don’t have to be friends with your exes.

7. No, it’s not cruel to block your ex.

8. It’s just as hard to be the person getting broken up with as the person who is doing the dumping.

9. Closure isn’t real.

10. No matter how much you love someone, it doesn’t make them obligated to love you back.

11. Don’t ever beg for someone to love you.

12. Most likely, the girl or guy you are chasing doesn’t want to be chased by you.

13. Be PATIENT.

14. Almost relationships hurt like a bitch.

15. Sex won’t make them want you more or love you more.

16. Be wary of who you give your heart to.

17. Instead of being bitter about an ex, be happy they were a part of your life.

18. Drunk texting an old crush or an old fling isn’t cute. It’s desperate.

19. Some people are assholes and you can’t change them, no matter how much you want to.

20. People will disappoint you again and again.

21. Don’t give your heart away too easily. Be careful with it.

22. Love hurts. But love is also magically beautifully. Don’t let your past define your future when it comes to finding love.

23. At the end of the day, you’ll only have yourself to face, so make good decisions and make yourself proud.

24. At the end of the day, the only person you are obligated to make happy is yourself. Thought Catalog Logo Mark

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