As you go through relationships, you learn some things about yourself. You learn your likes/dislikes, pet peeves, who you are as a person, etc. Here are some of the things I've learned going through my past relationships:

1. Take Some Time For Yourself

It's okay to take time to yourself rather than spend every minute of your life with your significant other. Go on a bike ride, read a book, paint your nails, watch a movie by yourself. It's healthy to have some sort of distance between each other. Absence makes the heart grow fonder as they say it.

2. Guys Walk On The Curb Side Of The Sidewalk

My stepdad always taught me that a man I date should walk on the curb side; it's a gentleman thing to do. If they don't understand that and won't start doing it, let that boy go. Bye! He doesn't respect you.

3. Communicate Through Your Problems

Don't just break up every time the going gets tough. Communication is key in a relationship because you're able to work through the issues by understanding the other person's point of view. This is what makes the relationship stronger and endurable.

4. You Should Feel Comfortable

If you feel like you can't be yourself in the relationship, LEAVE. You should be able to act silly and do stupid stuff without always feeling like they're judging you. It's only going to get worse from there, trust me.

5. The Person You're Dating Might Not Be The One You Marry

This one is about my high school relationship. I literally thought we were going to be together forever (that high school puppy love). You guys will grow apart at some point as you experience new things in life. And that's normal. So don't imagine your whole life with them, or you'll be sorely disappointed when you guys break up.

6. Respect Each Other's Privacy

This is a big one. Don't snoop on their phone, don't read their diary or poetry (lol guilty), don't read their Facebook messages. You do these things because you can't trust them. And if you can't trust them, then you shouldn't be with them in the first place.

7. YOU SHOULD BE TREATED LIKE A QUEEN

If you're with someone who makes you feel less, GOOD RIDDANCE. You are an amazing, beautiful, valuable human being and should not be with someone who makes you question your worth. They are the problem, NOT you.

8. Gaslighting Is a No-No

Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that makes someone question their own sanity. They turn things around on you when they feel offended. SO TOXIC. Your feelings are valid and should not be dismissed or ignored either. This should be a red flag and should not be ignored.

9. YOU'LL LIVE

It might feel like your whole world is falling apart when you guys break up. But it's not. The world is still rotating, and you're still breathing. I know breakups suck, but it makes you a stronger person. You have a life of your own, so go live it!!

You still have more to learn as you go through relationships! So take the lessons you've learned and apply them to your future ones!