What have you learned..., from your past relationships? Options

[captured_serenit...]

I just wanted to know what has everyone learned from your past relationships with boyfriends, and girlfriends. Engagement, Marriage, Couples...
What have you really learned in life from the past relationships?

I've learned, from my past relationships about Trust, Caring for one another, love, and life.

I'm writing a paper on this...please help me out. =)

[Kounouri]

my personal rules for dating

. get to know the boy or girl; like them for atleast 1 month before dating

. share some interests and hobbies, it makes things easier later on

. when his/her presence annoys you, without them doing anything, that's BAD

. suffocation is bad; don't think every minute of your life should be with them

. your friends are important too- he/she will understand

. it's only puppy love; until you're out of high school, it probably doesn't matter- so relax

things i've learned

. be open with your boyfriend or girlfriend as completely as you're comfortable with; that means if you have things only a best friend should know, it's your decision to tell them- but if you're keeping a secret that bothers you, you'll be more comfortable getting it out in the open.

. "taking it slow" means many different things- find a pace that combines physical steps as well as emotional ones

. don't be afraid to talk about the things that bother you, and at the same time talk about the things that make you feel good, too

. when your boyfriend or girlfriend is sad, and you feel like you can't do anything about it, just hug or kiss them- chances are it makes more of a difference than you think, just being there

. some people can't express their feelings like the actors on the big-screen do... even if you don't get any romantic speeches or a bouquet of flowers, your boy/girl will find a way to show you how they feel in due time

. be patient and listen to everything they have to say- only interrupt them if you're going to say "i love you,"

. not every fight means you're going to break up

the biggest and most important thing i've learned about love and relationships is that all these rules are made to be broken; every person is different and therefore every relationship is different. it is possible to share a successful relationship with someone you barely know, and it's also possible to share a successful relationship with someone you know "too well." all the things you think you know will change when you find love; so if you break up with someone on the basis of a stupid rule, then you never know what you have lost.