Liking someone because they like you is the worst reason to like someone.
Likewise, liking someone because they like you is the worst reason to like someone.
You want to date a person, not their company.

Olena Sergienko
2.Dont ignore the red flags.
Dont let go of your self-respect.
3.Being alone is better than forcing yourself to be with someone you dont love.

4.Love isnt enough of a reason to stay with someone who doesnt respect you.
6.You are not responsible for the other persons happiness if you arent happy yourself.
Dont feel obligated to stay just because youve been together a while.
7.Youre never 100% compatible with the other person.
Dont wait several years, hoping things will be different or that you will change your mind.
8.Dont have a go at change for someone.
9.you could love someone but not want to make a lifelong commitment to them.
10.You absolutely have to be on the same page as far as life goals go.
11.Never send sexy pictures with your face in them.
Doesnt matter how in love you are, people get cruel after breakups.
12.Screaming at each other during arguments is not healthy.
14.Long-distance relationships arent for everyone.
15.The phrase trust but verify is real and should be taken seriously.
17.I learned not to ever let someone threaten me with their own mental health/decisions again.
18.Despite how much you love someone, you could be incompatible.
19.Consistent small things are far more valuable than big months or anniversary efforts.
You just have to move on with your life.
23.You dont have to hate your ex.
24.Dont get too attached to the family.
25.Lust is VERY easy to confuse with love.
26.You cant make someone love you simply because you do so much for them.
Doormat is not a good look on anybody!
Also, listen to your gut.
27.Communicate, be open, share fully, and take it one day at a time.
29.The best apology is changed behavior.
30.You cant change someone who doesnt want to change themselves.