Lessons I Have Learned

Subject: Lessons I Have Learned

I've learned -

that you cannot make someone love you.

All you can do is be someone who can be loved.

The rest is up to them.

I've learned -

that no matter how much I care,

some people just don't care back.

I've learned -

that it takes years to build up trust,

and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned -

that it's not what you have in your life

but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned -

that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes.

After that, you'd better know something.

I've learned -

that you shouldn't compare yourself

to the best others can do,

but to the best you can do.

I've learned -

that it's not what happens to people that's important.

It's what they do about it.

I've learned -

that you can do something in an instant,

that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned -

that no matter how thin you slice it,

there are always two sides.

I've learned -

that you should always leave loved ones with loving words.

It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned -

that you can keep going,

long after you think you can't.

I've learned -

that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades;

and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned -

that learning to forgive takes practice.

I've learned -

that there are people who love you dearly,

but just don't know how to show it.

I've learned -

that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing,

and have the best time.

I've learned -

that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down,

will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned -

that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry,

but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned -

that true friendship continues to grow,

even over the longest distance.

The same goes for true love.

I've learned -

that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to,

doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned -

that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them,

and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I've learned -

that your family won't always be there for you.

It may seem funny but people you aren't related to can take care of you, love you, and teach you to

trust people again.

Families aren't biological.

I've learned -

that no matter how good a friend is they're going to hurt you every once in a while,

and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned -

that no matter how bad your heart is broken,

the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned -

that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.

I've learned -

that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.

I've learned -

that I still have a lot to learn.