In life, we always find ourselves having problems in relationships that cause stress, depression, and many times anger. These feelings make us never want to go through this type of emotional roller coaster ever again. The poster child for these type of emotions, many would say, is the main character of the hit TV show "How I Met Your Mother," Ted Mosby. Throughout the show, Ted brings us on his own emotional roller coaster, as well as his friends', and faces obstacles that resemble hardships similar to our own. If we want to figure out how to have a much more successful love life, "How I Met Your Mother" is the perfect guide to show us everything that could possibly go wrong.
There are 10 mistakes that we can certainly learn from thanks to Ted and the gang.
1. Never say I love you on the first date.
I think this is a pretty obvious one, but it is possible to make the mistake, and it can be catastrophic. Ted slips in the very first episode in his first date with the love of his life, Robin, and from there it was a pretty tough recovery. He managed to work his way back, but that certainly does not mean we all can.
2. Never break up with someone by leaving them a message on their answering machine on their birthday.
It's simple. If you are going to break with someone, be a man and and do it in person. You would think remembering her birthday is the easy part, but Ted failed twice and in consequence he received a roundhouse kick to the face. Lesson learned, be careful. How hard could it be to wait a day?
3. Don't take on a long-distance relationship if you are not ready for the challenges that come with it.
Long-distance relationships are known to be hard, and many do not survive. But there is always hope if you are willing to try. You just have to be ready for some tough times ahead. In order to save yourselves the hassle and opportunity to slip up, it is better to cut it off under good circumstances. You will save yourselves a lot of pain in the end.
4. Nothing good happens after 2 a.m., just go home.
Nothing, and I mean nothing, good ever comes out of an encounter after 2 a.m. It may seem like a good idea at the time, but trust me it is not. It will backfire sooner or later. Unfortunately for Ted, no matter what anyone told him, he disobeyed this law and it caused him to hurt two people he cared about very much.
5. Don't invite exes to your wedding.
You never know what emotions could spark leading up to marriage, even right before the wedding. So to be safe, don't invite exes. Ted thought he had finally found his dream girl. Yet he made this mistake and was left at the altar.
6. Never hook up with someone your "bro" has dated. ... I mean, come on, it's part of the bro code!
This rule has to do more with Barney because he made the mistake of hooking up with Robin. Not a good move. The bro code is a sacred piece of writing, and it is to be followed. It may not be entirely real, but you break one of these rules. and it could mean the end of a great friendship.
7. It may not be the best idea to date someone you already see on a regular day basis.
Now, in Ted's case, this worked out, but for other characters in the show it did not, and it led to an awkward situation after. If you are not looking for drama, than you must abide by this rule.
8. Never date someone with crazy eyes ... unless, of course, he/she is equally as hot.
If you see the crazy eyes, run away. Chances are you are in for some trouble. All the guys have had their experiences with crazy eyes, most notably, Marshall, with an unsuccessful ending. Of course, there is the hotness factor. Make sure you use the Hot-Crazy Scale to make the right decision.
9. Never get hooked by someone. It normally leads to you getting hurt.
In Ted's case, he became hooked on a girl that was dating someone else. Sadly, he fell hard for her. When he realized the truth he was devastated. If you do not want to suffer endless nights of depression, make sure you truly get to know the person first.
10. Most Importantly, it always works out in the end, and you will find the right person for you.
As much as we all think that love life troubles will go on forever, and we will never find the right person, that is not true. He or she will come around eventually, when the time is right. After all the up and downs Ted went through, and all the obstacles he had to overcome, he finally found "the one." It happens, you just may have to wait longer than you think.
