Holly Riordan

Why do we keep chasing the same person when we are obviously the one who cares more?

When you love someone, you cannot shut them out. You cannot push them away emotionally. You cannot allow your baggage to create a wedge between the two of you. 

Stop dating guys who run away as soon as you start showing your vulnerable side.

Being friends with an ex on social media can ruin your good mood. It can ruin your progress. It can ruin your self-esteem.

Stop accepting the minimum amount from the people you pour all your effort into. 

You are strong for surviving this heartbreak -- even if you still cry over missing him, even if you are still tempted to text him, even if you feel lost without him.

No matter how much effort you put in, it's useless unless the other person puts in effort too.

Sending the same boring texts every single day without any variety.

It's an important milestone when he turns to you for comfort, when he asks you for advice. That means your relationship is getting serious.

Some things shouldn't have to be said aloud. She shouldn't have to tell you she wants your attention. She shouldn't have to tell you to put effort into the relationship.

Your family already considers him family. They already refer to him as your fiance or even your husband.

You don’t have to find the love of your life while you are in high school or college.

We never became official because he ghosted me.