Holly Riordan

Walking away from an almost is heartbreaking because your feelings for them were strong – even if they weren’t returned completely. Even if you never ended up getting the official label that you were waiting for.

Don’t waste your energy on someone who ghosted you. Don’t settle for someone who isn’t able to do the bare minimum for you.

Some people are meant to come into your world for short periods of time before parting ways with you. That doesn’t make the relationship any less meaningful — but it can make it incredibly painful.

Say goodbye to your almost because they might never become more. They might always keep you hovering on the edge of a relationship, begging for more, waiting for scraps.

Starting from scratch is scary. You don’t want to leave behind everything that you’ve built with this other person.

You don’t have to be afraid of your own emotions. Yes, it’s scary to develop feelings for someone who might not return them. It’s scary to open up your heart and give someone else the chance to break it.

When you love someone, you support their hopes and dreams. You push them to reach their full potential. You don’t hold them back out of fear of losing them.

Social anxiety means you have to push past your discomfort anytime you want to send a text, answer an email, or make a phone call.

Sometimes, it’s frustrating when your conversations all take place over the phone. If you like this person, you want to meet up with them face-to-face to see whether you’re compatible.

Sometimes, relationships naturally move at a fast pace.

If their love language is quality time, they’re going to value every single moment spent with you.

If their love language is words of affirmation, they’re going to make you feel loved and valued every single day.

If their love language is acts of service, they’re going to help you out with your chores whenever you’re stressed. You won’t even need to ask them to pick up your slack because they will volunteer on their own.

Actions are as important as words. Even if you vocalize your feelings for your partner every single day, saying sweet words isn’t enough. You need to back up those words with your actions.

It’s always nice when your crush shows interest in you, too. When they like your photos and comment with fire and heart emojis.

You don’t have to pretend you’re emotionless. Even though there are people out there who are going to run the other way when you show the slightest ounce of emotion, it doesn’t mean you need to play it cool.

Breadcrumbing is when someone you’re crushing on senses that you’re interested in a relationship, so they give you just enough attention to keep you around.

When you love someone, you’re going to give them one hundred percent of your energy.