For most of us now days, the thought of being together forever is trumped by the fact that we must face reality. There is always that phase, when you meet someone, where you want to know everything about them. Their fears and dreams, their quirks and interests. However, after that phase and once everything good and cheerful come to pass, you wish they were nothing but a hazy past and that those few lingering memories would disappear. Once you get older, you will realize that wishing to forget someone you once loved is something you should cherish. You have to really appreciate the time you have with someone because you never honestly know when its going to be cut short.

“It’s time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I’d much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure.” –Ernie Harwell

Once you two split up, your choice or theirs, you have to remember that you will make it through this. As long as you surround yourself with positive and supportive people whether it be family or friends and get out of bed and go out and have fun: bowl, watch a movie, go out and eat. Try to distract yourself in the slightest. On those late nights when you cannot sleep and you are self-loathing, do not text or snap-chat your ex! Listen to music, get on social media, lay there and think about how happy your future can be, even without the person you miss. Live up to your potential, and don’t let anyone hold you back. “You have a choice to live your best life everyday, no matter the circumstances.” -Unknown