Dear Previous Relationships,

You’ve taught me so much. I began really dating whenever I was 16. I didn’t know what I wanted whenever it came to a boyfriend, other than what was depicted in movies. My first few relationships taught me about what I wanted in a boyfriend. Whether that be his loyalty, his attention, etc, those relationships made me realize what I was after. Then came the “first love” relationship. This relationship taught me more about the type of guys I go after and how I need to choose another way because I’ve got a crap track record. Following the first love was the typical first heartbreak, you know the one. The hurt that you think will never end and will just be a void in your life. Spoiler alert, the hurt subsides and you won’t even remember them. I don’t regret any of the relationships that I’ve been in. Although they all pretty much sucked, I learned a lot from them. Each previous relationship prepared me for the next one. I honestly would not be who I am today if I hadn’t been hurt and heartbroken by each of these guys. Being hurt by boys and learning to move on is a huge part of life. If you don't learn how to move on from those who betray you and end up forgiving them, you will never be happy in life.

To my previous relationships, thank you for coming into my life, and an even bigger thank you for leaving.