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To The Friend With An Off-And-On Again Boyfriend

Please, take care of yourself first.

Sara Strohschein
Mar 27, 2017
Millennials of Michigan
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To The Friend With An Off-And-On Again Boyfriend
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It's okay to be alone. You don't have to stay with a guy just because you don't want to feel lonely.

It's okay to break someone's heart for your own happiness.

It's okay to take care of yourself.

You don't need to stay with your boyfriend just because you want him to have "one good relationship". Things don't always work out. You don't need to stay because you don't want to hurt someone. Sometimes you have to hurt others feelings; that is a part of life.

You don't have to be afraid to be alone. Sometimes, being at home with your cat and a good book can bring you all the happiness in the world. You don't need a man to make you feel that way.

You also have friends to help you out. Go out to eat with your friends, go to a concert. You can still do fun things with people.

Please, do what's best for you. Do not do what is best for him.You are causing yourself more pain and more trouble by breaking up and getting back together. It is not healthy for your mental and emotional health.

Don't make any long term commitments to him. It will only hurt you worse in the end.

Fighting gets old. If you fight every time you get into a little argument, and then decide to break it off, it's not worth it. You need to take care of yourself.

To my friend who breaks up and gets back together with her boyfriend too often; please. Think about yourself for once.

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