47 Heartbreakingly Profound And Beautiful Things People Learned After A Tough Breakup

23. You will always heal.

“You will always heal. No matter how bad it was, no matter how long it takes. It will happen. And usually when you’re looking the other way.”


24. When it’s an abusive relationship, closure is not necessary.

“When it’s an abusive relationship, closure is not necessary. At all.”


25. It’s okay to leave.

“It’s okay to leave. It’s okay to not want to be with someone and it doesn’t make you a bad person. If they hate you because of it, that is also okay. I used to want to be liked by everyone, including ex-boyfriends. After that situation I was able to recognize that I am much more important than being liked.”


26. You may not get some/all of your stuff back.

“You may not get some/all of your stuff back and that’s OK. Let it go.”


27. Don’t ignore the red flags.

“Don’t ignore the red flags. And trust your gut.”


28. Ending a relationship can make honestly good people do really shitty things.

“Ending a relationship can make honestly good people do really shitty things. This does not mean they’re shitty people. It’s a process.”


29. She’s just as flawed and confused as you are.

“She’s not perfect. She’s just as flawed and confused as you are. Try to relate to her as a human being, not as some mythical perfect fantasy creature.”


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