LGBTQ·Posted on Jan 7, 201514 Harsh Lessons All Lesbians Learn In The Dating WorldIt's tough out here for a chick.by Sarah KarlanBuzzFeed News ReporterLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Dating is all about making a connection — seriously, it's about who you know. View this post on 2. On the bright side, your networking skills will never be stronger. 3. You will quickly realize how small the dating pool is. A single, cute, and out girl is as beautiful as a rare unicorn. 4. The workplace, while a tempting place to scope out a potential date, is not the place to do so. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Please, control yourself. 5. PDA will always seem gross and utterly beneath you... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. ...until you're are the one doing it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. There is such a thing as being too honest with your feelings. View this post on 8. When it comes to flirting, sometimes even your best game won't be enough. You'll find it's when you're not trying at all things just... fall into place. View this post on 9. Falling in love for the first time is the most beautiful and painful thing that will happen to you. 10. But NOBODY will leave you as emotionally wrecked as that first straight girl you fall for. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF This will be a dark time. 11. You will have setbacks, but you shouldn't let them keep you out of the game. 12. Breakups are like unique snowflakes, never to be repeated twice... ...and may involve cat custody battles. 13. At times it will seem the odds are stacked against you and you'll want to throw in the towel. 14. It is during those times you will learn to appreciate being single, because loving yourself is what's really important. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF