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Epicpwn 03-25-2012 05:39 AM

The most important thing I have learned from past relationships is to never ignore the red flags. You have gut insticts for a reason.

Prudence 03-25-2012 06:16 AM

What I learned from past relationships, is to never have another one. :cracked: :rofl:

Passionaria 03-26-2012 05:09 PM

Well this is going to sound weird but I learned that I have a dream in my heart of what I thought love was, that may not be based on reality. Ever since I was a child, I wanted nothing more than true love. It's been a long time since I was a little girl, and still have not found it. And I can't say that I understand why.

But I do love myself, and I can be my perfect love. Maybe that's all that matters. Maybe I should marry myself!!! I kid you not..............

Mr Nice Guy 03-26-2012 05:29 PM

That my heart always does what it wants as my mind plays dumb. If there's a next time, I'm determined to use my mind and let my heart be the dummy. Another words I'll think before I fall. :)

DMW 06-10-2012 02:36 PM

Not to trust

Bella~Vita 06-10-2012 02:38 PM

That I was too nice !

Greco 06-10-2012 03:20 PM

Lecciones
 
to be tender...gentle and when to know what
other form of love was called for

too personal? I'll blame it on the music.

Greco

ruby_woo 06-10-2012 03:26 PM

Don't forget to remain your own person and still do your own thing. Don't get lost in somebody else, because you'll be really lost when it's over.

Luv 06-10-2012 03:29 PM

That the 1st few months is the honeymoon stage but once u move in together true colors show

Not to trust

To listen to my head

To never make any decisions right after you get home from surgery and still have drugs in your system,,you make baaaad decisions and that sucks.

That they need to have a job and pull their share,,I hated being broke all the time and not appreciated.


kittygrrl 06-10-2012 03:40 PM

most important...
 
always keep a personal savings account, it's handy in a :jam:

Julien 06-10-2012 03:40 PM

Learn to forgive, not to forget because you don't want someone else to do the same things to you that hurt you before. Forgive that person who hurt you every time you think of them in negative ways. Think of the anger that is behind the negativity and reconcile the ending of the relationship with your emotions. Why? Because we are better than that and we do not want to become bitter over the past relationship, it will only hurt the new relationship.

Loyalty, honesty, integrity are the things I value in myself. I must look for someone with the same values in order to have a solid relationship.

~ocean 06-10-2012 03:52 PM

acceptance leaves room for forgiveness.

laruss 06-10-2012 09:21 PM

I have learned that you get what you give and you are the one who teaches people how to treat you. Relationships are give and take and all about open, honest communication.

Leigh 06-10-2012 10:22 PM

I've learned that we make mistakes, shit happens, no one is perfect but if you work together as a couple then you can do anything

Kenna 06-10-2012 10:32 PM

Giving away the key to the vulnerable part of me that I hide from all others may not be received as the gift it is... but may be the mistake that leaves an empty spot forever void.

sara-bera 06-10-2012 10:35 PM

Being happy is so much nicer than being right.
When I'm in the passenger seat, I need to let the driver do the driving.
Always apologize for hurt feelings even if I didn't intend harm.

rockstar lover 06-10-2012 10:42 PM

What I learned from past relationships....

You can't force someone to feel something they don't. If the love/attraction isn't mutual then it's time to let go. Always be yourself. Don't settle for anything less than you deserve. You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else.

Glenn 06-10-2012 11:03 PM

Status, wealth, face, does'nt matter...at the end of the day...when the chips are down...most folks are looking out for numero uno, and that is the time...when you need your crazy repellent. Don't spray to much, and make yourself sick. Just get yourself and your furkids the hell away. Always ..always... always..I mean NEVER show all your cards(give all of yourself away). Always keep a couple of secret Bullets (Aces) in the hole for yourself for emergencies.

Corkey 06-10-2012 11:37 PM

To be really loved, I have to give her everything I am, holding back hurts not only her but myself as well.
It hurts much less to give everything than to give not enough and lose it all anyway.
That that piece of me I hold may be the piece she needs me to give.
That if I have done everything I can, then I will have no regrets.
Life is worth the giving, because living without her is not acceptable.

amiyesiam 06-10-2012 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corkey (Post 600296)
To be really loved, I have to give her everything I am, holding back hurts not only her but myself as well.
It hurts much less to give everything than to give not enough and lose it all anyway.
That that piece of me I hold may be the piece she needs me to give.
That if I have done everything I can, then I will have no regrets.
Life is worth the giving, because living without her is not acceptable.

It is about being who you are. There is something freeing about showing another who you really are (something you can not always do in life) and being accepted just as you are.

yotlyolqualli 06-11-2012 01:37 AM

I've learned

...to never give my all to someone who only gives part of themself.
...to learn that the most important relationship I can have with a human being, is the one I have with myself.
...to let go and let God.
...that sometimes my all is not enough.
...that love, not returned, will slowly fade and die.
...that if I have to change who I am, in order to please the one I love, then I am not loving the right one.
...that if the person I love has to change herself to please me, then I am with the wrong one and so is she.
...that if I have to "tiptoe" through life in order to "not rock the boat" I am paddling a sinking canoe.
...that words can be empty and actions speak louder than words.
...that my lie detector is broke.
...that no one can make me happy besides myself and happiness is often fleeting.
...that giving your all to someone who only knows how to take, will drain you dry.

Finally, I've learned that each and every person who touches my life, no matter good or bad, changes who I am and influences who I will become. We never stop learning, never stop growing and there is always room for improvement. I am learning to always remember that I am worthy to be loved as deeply and as intensely as I love. I will never again, settle for anything less.

Girl Friday 06-12-2012 02:19 PM

I've learned that I'm still in love no matter what. No amount of hurt or betrayal can take it away. And that sometimes, no matter how hard you think you're trying, nothing you do will matter if you're not communicating.

thedivahrrrself 06-12-2012 02:30 PM

I've learned that RuPaul is right, you really do have to love yourself first.

Apocalipstic 06-12-2012 02:47 PM

I've learned that just because something looks good on paper, does not mean it will work in real life.

Kind of like Communism.

Bella~Vita 06-12-2012 02:48 PM

Not to get into one !

T D 06-12-2012 03:02 PM



The list is MUCH too long to even begin :cheesy:


Tommi 06-12-2012 03:03 PM

No matter how long ago, no matter how far apart, no matter how big the divide, there is something to be said about being kind to one another then and now.

Well, almost always. :phonegab:

christeymg 06-25-2012 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullDog (Post 542499)
That it is worth the risk leaving a comfortable, long term relationship to go after what you truly need and want (even if it does take more than 10 years to find it)

That it is far better to be single than to be in a bad relationship.

Spending that time being single gives you the opportunity to focus on yourself and gain confidence that you really are not desperate and you will wait for the right relationship to come along and if it doesn't you will be just fine.

That all the mistakes and stumbles along the way do help prepare you for the right relationship and helps you appreciate it even more.

I couldn't have said it any better. That's where I am right now except I'm still waiting to meet the one I need and want. Right now I'm happy to just be me and really figure out what and who that is.

Prudence 06-25-2012 09:21 PM

I have learned that apparently, I haven"t learned.

aldebaran 06-25-2012 09:29 PM

not to believe all i see on the surface. and not to believe anything that she says, forever after i will have to be shown.

Scuba 06-25-2012 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullDog (Post 542499)
That it is worth the risk leaving a comfortable, long term relationship to go after what you truly need and want (even if it does take more than 10 years to find it)

That it is far better to be single than to be in a bad relationship.

Spending that time being single gives you the opportunity to focus on yourself and gain confidence that you really are not desperate and you will wait for the right relationship to come along and if it doesn't you will be just fine.

That all the mistakes and stumbles along the way do help prepare you for the right relationship and helps you appreciate it even more.

WORD!! AND WORD!!

lilapache 06-26-2012 11:55 AM

if your gut tells you something ain't right.... turn around and walk away...

Sachita 06-26-2012 12:17 PM

wow I've learned a whole lot. The most important is I learned who I am and what I don't want in a relationship. My friends and family tell me to just go for it, go meet someone, etc etc. But I already know what I'm looking for and in 10 minutes of conversation I'll pick up on that.

I've learned to be good to myself and not expect others to give me what I need. It's been a hard road coming to terms with the ending of a relationship dream and the truth is I might not ever get over it.

I've learned that its pointless to enrage in a power struggle. If the connection doesnt flow naturally then its best to walk away.

Beloved 06-26-2012 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sachita (Post 607375)
If the connection doesnt flow naturally then its best to walk away.

I struggle with this or some version of it. I try and try and try probably far longer than I should because relationships take work. I guess there needs to be some balance but I don't know exactly what that is. :seeingstars:

SleepyButch 06-26-2012 12:37 PM

I've learned that you should not wait for her to break up with you.. it can take a very long time.

Dude 06-26-2012 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruby_woo (Post 600062)
Don't forget to remain your own person and still do your own thing. Don't get lost in somebody else, because you'll be really lost when it's over.

I love that you said this.
I have two sisters in long term marriages and I have to say I never
want a long term relationship of mine to resemble what they have.
They are both completely dependant on their husbands for everything.
The only thing they do "without" their husbands is go to work
or the store.
No outside friends , no outside activities ever feels so smothering to me.
A car ride to visit me "alone" (45 min drive) is way too scarey for either of them to even consider, let alone attempt.

It's like they have had their sense of adventure completely sucked out
of them. I really dont get it. (w)

Ebon 06-26-2012 01:18 PM

Like Sachita said I've learned a lot and know more about what I don't want.

GreeneyedMe 06-26-2012 02:08 PM

I have learned NOT to trust the words I Love You. Don't SAY it, SHOW me.

~ocean 06-26-2012 03:11 PM

theres the upside of all this as well, u learn form what u liked and still do , u now know urself..better :) ~~ the great memories that u want and should hold on too !~~ funny thing about life ~ it;s for living :) ~~

Mike 06-26-2012 03:26 PM

when its over, its over move on


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