Animals·Posted on Oct 22, 201419 Truths About Love You Learned From DogsDogs are the experts on true love.by Kaelin TullyBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Love requires a lot of patience... View this photo on Instagram 2. ..and you won't always get it right on the first try. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. You'll spend a lot of time playing the waiting game, and things will get kinda lonely. View this photo on Instagram 4. But remember that love is built on a strong foundation of friendship, so it takes time. View this photo on Instagram 5. Follow your heart (or your nose) and chase your own adventures, instead of chasing someone. 6. That's when the someone will come around and see you for all of your ~awesomeness~. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. And when the right person comes along, don't be afraid to give your whole heart up to them. 8. Be with someone who knows and loves you for everything you are, even your little quirks. View this photo on Instagram 9. Because everyone has flaws, and they're often what make you different and extraordinary. View this photo on Instagram 10. Remember that the romantic moments are important... View this photo on Instagram 11. ...but make time to let go and be total goofballs together! View this photo on Instagram 12. Fights and disagreements are inevitable. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. And things can get a little messy from time to time. View this photo on Instagram 14. But never let your ego get in the way of forgiveness. 15. Bond over all the special little moments, because those are what count the most. View this photo on Instagram 16. Don't be afraid to get a little cheesy every once in a while. View this photo on Instagram 17. And be there for each other when times get rough. 18. Most important, let them know how much you love them every day... 19. ...because true love isn't easy to come by, and we have to hold onto it for as long as we can. View this photo on Instagram