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You don't have to have a partner.
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Every relationship—and every person—is unique.
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So stop constantly comparing your relationship to others. Love is not a competition.
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There is no standard for relationships. What works for others may not work for you.
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And stop trying to figure out what kind of couple you are.
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Nobody but you can cure you of your insecurities.
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Work on your empathy. Not all of us come from the same place.
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Don't expect to change your partner. If there's too much about them that really bothers you, they may not be the right person for you.
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The best way to get over someone isn't always to get under someone else.
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Not all relationships are forever.
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You can't force anyone to love you.
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And you can't force yourself to love anyone, either.
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It's nice to have a lot of love to give, but it is more important to love well.
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Don't let yourself get hurt.
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A timely retreat is sometimes the best option.
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Some breakups will make you feel like the world is crumbling down and some will take a weight off your shoulders.
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...but they all have something in common: you'll get through them eventually.
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Don't stop being the person you are because someone doesn't like it...
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...because there's nothing worse than letting yourself down.
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Learn from your mistakes.
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But don't hold yourself accountable for absolutely EVERYTHING.
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Give more than you take from a relationship.
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Don't keep your thoughts to yourself. Relationships aren't built on silence.
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And having different opinions is natural. Arguing can be healthy and therapeutic in a relationship.
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Don't assume that you know what the other person must be thinking—ask and clear up any doubts.
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Don't project onto your partner and assume that they'll act in any given way.
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You're not their mother, father, son, or daughter—you're their partner.
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And above all, learn to love yourself.
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Because in the end the longest relationship you'll ever have is with yourself.
