1. When you're young, love is always new and exciting.
And thus, naive.

2. Young love makes you feel like that special someone is your Prince (or Princess) Charming.
It's as though you've been searching your whole life to find them, and now that you have, it's magical.

3. Soon enough, though, you'll realize relationships aren't fairy tales.
But that's okay. After all, relationships may not be perfect, but that's what makes them real.

4. You'll feel the pain of missing someone.
Whether its because of distance or a break-up.

5. There will be ups...
Some days you will feel like you are flying and can take on the world.

6. ..and there will be downs.
Occasionally love is going to let you down, and yes, it will hurt.

7. Not everyone plays fair in love and war.
Even the sweetest person can turn out to be cruel.

8. And sometimes you're no saint yourself.
You're gonna make mistakes as well. Learn to forgive yourself, as well as others.

9. When it's good, it's good.
The butterfly feeling in the beginning of any relationship will become almost addictive.

10. And when it's bad..
At it's worst, love can make you feel like everything is falling apart.

11. Never be afraid to stand up for yourself.
You deserve nothing but the best: never forget that.

12. Eventually though, you'll become a pro.
Soon enough you'll have love down to an art. Slay 'em girl.

13. Someday you might meet someone who hurts you so bad, you feel like you can't go on.
They may leave you with what feels like a permanent scar.

14. But never give up hope.
A new beginning is always around the corner, often when you least expect it.