Holly Riordan

It takes strength to stay away from someone, even when you’re missing them. Even when you’re desperate to hear their voice. Even when you aren’t sure if you’re ever going to find someone like them again.

Some days, you’re going to run through your workload like a beast, crossing off every single item on your to-do list before the sun sets.

The false hope is what keeps you coming back for more. It’s the reason why you haven’t moved on from them yet.

When it feels wrong, you don’t need a ‘good’ reason to leave. This person might be your perfect match on paper. They might check off all your boxes.

Date someone who texts to check in on you, who remembers the little things you say, who is unafraid to admit how much they care.

You are worthy. You have worth, even when you feel unloved and unsuccessful, even when you feel lost and lonely. You are an important piece of this world. Your existence matters. Don’t let yourself forget it.

Your wildest dreams aren’t going to become a reality overnight. These things take time.

Stop spending time with people who disrespect you, who cross lines they know will bother you, who accuse you of being overly sensitive when they say something that hurts your feelings.

Don’t date the guy who makes you feel bad when you want to spend an evening at home. Don’t date the guy who gets angry about how quiet you are around his friends.

Date someone who actually gets upset when you call yourself ugly, because he doesn’t understand how someone so beautiful could have such a warped perception of herself.

6:00 AM You’re not ready to wake up, but he’s an early riser, so his eyes are opened.

You know how there are certain days when you look in the mirror, see how soft your skin looks, and tell yourself that you’re killing the beauty game?

You want affection. You want attention. You want complete and unadulterated love. Everyone does.

I don’t want someone who vaguely asks me to hang out without defining what the hell thatmeans.

Say goodbye to bad boys, fuck boys, and mama’s boys. There are real men out there, just waiting for you to enhance their lives. So don’t sell yourself short. You deserve more love than those lost boys can give you.

I honestly don’t need someone as shitty as you in my life. That’s why I haven’t picked up my phone to contact you. Of course, I haven’t deleted your number either.

You’re not supposed to miss work, because you stayed up the whole night crying in a bed littered with tissues.

If you’re looking to meet new people and have casual sex in the back of a bar, dating is fun and stress-free. But if you’re looking for something serious, good luck to you.