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5 lessons i learned from past relationships

All relationships are different, but they all teach us important lessons.

taylor james

Jun 11, 2018

Chicago, Illinois DePaul University

5 lessons i learned from past relationships

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I have learned so many things from past relationships I have been in. Through some good memories, and of course some bad, have come many lessons. Here are 5 lessons I have learned from past relationships.

Loving Someone Is Different Than Being "In Love" With Someone.

There is a HUGE difference between loving someone and being in love with someone. When you love someone, you love the idea of loving them. You love the idea that they love you. But when you are in love with someone, you love the good and bad about them. You love all of the sides of them. You love the things that they don't love about themselves.

You Need To Put Yourself First

I have been in a relationship with an individual who suffered from severe depression and I did everything I could to help him, all while my own mental health was deteriorating. What I wish I would of realized is how important it really is to put myself first in any relationship. No one is more important to you than yourself, so as a whole, we all need to treat ourselves like we deserve, before you put others before you.

Always Be Yourself

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One of the most important lessons I have learned is to always be yourself. Nothing is more important. You should never have to change who you are for anyone else. If you have to change who you are to please another person, than they don't deserve you. You don't deserve someone who makes you feel like you have to change yourself.

Friends And Family Matter

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In this photo, you see my family and my two best friends, Hailey and Josie. I want to sincerely apologize the all of them because in my past relationships I have chosen a boy over them, and that is not right. I should of never done that, and neither should you. Your family and friends should never feel like you prioritize your partner over them. I have learned that my friends and family have been there for me when boys would hurt me and I never thanked them for that. Significant others should never be able to come before your family.

Breaking Up Is Not The End Of The World

Yes, breaking up hurts, but it is not the end of the world. Whether you date for 6 months, or 6 years, a breakup is very upsetting. But another relationship will come and they will treat you with everything you deserve. Breaking up sucks, I promise I know that. I know it hurts but eventually the hurt will turn into something else. It will turn into a feeling of being grateful. Grateful that you were able to go through these relationships that will teach you all of these lessons.

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5 lessons i learned from past relationships

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Always Be Yourself

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Breaking Up Is Not The End Of The World

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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