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You’ll always be the one I loved first—the hands that held me, the words that built me, the piece of my heart that can never be replaced.

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You will always be the words I never had to say, the promises you spoke to life with your lips—that no matter where we went, or how far apart, we would always be each other’s.

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I will never forget how you made me feel alive.

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Chances are, you are wondering where the hell he is or whether or not he would still be able to find you.

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Romantic love is not a measure of whether or not your life is full.

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1. The one with no other friends This guy would be OK, but he’s a little boring or smells a little bad or is otherwise mildly socially awkward.

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Your day doesn’t seem complete without checking in with each other.

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Years of having guy friends have taught me that the only thing I can know for certain is that I truly don’t know how my guy friends feel about me. All you can really do is try to stay their come-ons and keep them in the friend zone as long as possible.

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1. Use the word “dude” (“bro”, “bud”, and “homie” also come to mind) liberally.

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You were there through different relationships the way a people weathers different administrations, learning intimately what it is they are looking for and the mistakes they are making — mistakes you know you have to let them make for themselves, just as they allow you yours.