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10 Reasons You Should Date Around Before Settling Down As Told By 'One Tree Hill'

I wholeheartedly believe in dating around.

Kylie Brofman

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"One Tree Hill" is the prime time example for dating around, and why people should. Brooke Davis is my idol. She went through so many guys throughout the show, to finally find "the one." In my opinion, dating around is the best thing for you.

1. You know what you like

Having many different dating experiences and partners gives you the opportunity to know what kinds of things you like in a relationship. Maybe one person does something sexually that you love but would have never thought of otherwise. Or a person communicates problems by telling you a day later, to cool off. You might have never thought of that before, but it helped your relationship

2. You know what you don't like

Basically the same as the previous point but the opposite. Someone does something you absolutely hate, now you know for next time.

3. You understand what you deserve

Let's face it, dating around will give you shit people every once in a while. But it will also give you the most amazing people you ever met. Those people treat you like gold, now you know for next time that is how you should be treated. You can't put up with the shitty stuff because you've had the best.

4. Don't really have the need to want to date around

The number of people I know that wishes they dated someone before their previous partner is crazy. These people found their one right away, they have had everything with their current partner. But, they have wondering eyes and wish they had been with someone else.

5. You will have many experiences

Having experience is like you're a wise owl, you have knowledge about relationships and will be able to bestow it on future you as well as friends. It also kind of goes hand in hand with knowing what you like and don't like. Having experiences just gives you knowledge.

6. You know what heartbreak feels like and how to overcome it

Heartbreak is the single worst thing that can happen. There are different kinds, but one from a significant other is different than any other. It always teaches you a lesson. You end up changing a bit of who you are. At first, it's devastating, but then you eventually realize you don't need anyone but yourself and become more self-reliant than relying on others for self-love.

7. You won't put up with bullshit

It's easier to see the red flags if you've been through them before. It's easier to know how you want to be treated.

8. It's easier to tell your partner anything

It gets easier with practice. Telling your partner your weaknesses, what's going on in your head, and being completely vulnerable comes with practice. You either get experience with people who don't say things, which ruins relationships; or you get the relationship where you are completely honest with each other.

9. You may be shielded, but the right person will tear the walls down

Sometimes because of everything you guard yourself. But eventually, when you trust someone enough, you will put that guard down and let them in.

And finally... number 10

You realize all you need in life is a great set of friends.

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10 Reasons You Should Date Around Before Settling Down As Told By 'One Tree Hill'

I wholeheartedly believe in dating around.

1. You know what you like

2. You know what you don't like

3. You understand what you deserve

4. Don't really have the need to want to date around

5. You will have many experiences

6. You know what heartbreak feels like and how to overcome it

7. You won't put up with bullshit

8. It's easier to tell your partner anything

9. You may be shielded, but the right person will tear the walls down

And finally... number 10

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

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.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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