relationship advice from a wisened single (for now) person

- don't get into relationships until sophomore year of high school. you start to mature after freshman year and are more likely to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship. you're also less emotionally stupid /j - don't get into a relationship to spite a friend or get revenge on someone; relationships shouldn't be pawns in your petty friend fights. - don't get into a relationship if you don't feel confident in yourself. it'll spiral and go all downhill. - if your partner belittles you, makes you feel small, makes you feel bad about the way you acted (depends tho), break up with them. (ex; saying you're "cringe", making underhanded comments about your body) - if someone you don't know tells you your partner is cheating, it's a 50/50. ask the stranger to provide proof. - if you suspect you're being cheated on, ask your partner directly. if they say "no" or immediately deny it right off the bat, they probably are. if they take time to talk with you about your suspicions, they probably aren't. - always voice your concerns. partners can't read minds or catch tones over text. - if they make weird comments about you to their friends, break up with them. - don't talk about your ex. at all. - if they talk about their ex all the time, break up with them. - break up with someone once. don't go back for seconds. - if they don't want you to hang with your friends, isolate you, etc, is a massive red flag. that is controlling behavior. - don't do the thing above. - don't online date. especially here. cuz we all know you're gonna start beef on the forums. - break up with someone GRACEFULLY. make sure everything is addressed, reasons are given, and leave without any regrets or things you still want to say. let your now-ex talk as well. - being friends with an ex is weird. - don't cheat. - tell your partner how much you love specific qualities of them - share your hobbies with your partner over and out feel free to add your own advice below