Some (hard) truths about life

1. Not everyone is going to like you. PERIOD.

2. Girls – when a man wants to be with a woman, he will do whatever it takes to make it happen. If he isn’t putting much effort, it’s because he doesn’t care. It’s hard to accept - I know - but the sooner you accept it, the better.

3. Regardless of what they say, all of our actions are the direct result of our choices. So, take responsibility. Also understand that it works both ways. People’s actions are also their choices. So when someone says, “Oh, I was too busy to message you back” it really means, “I didn’t think it wasn’t so important to message you back.”

4. Life isn’t fair, and the world doesn't owe you anything.

5. When relationships change, it’s because one of the two parties involved wanted it to change. If you did everything you could to keep the status quo, and things still changed, don’t blame yourself. When someone wants things to change, there really isn’t anything you can do about it. Just accept it.

6. No one cares about your problems as much as you do.

7. Things WILL work out in the end, but only if you put in the work. If you change nothing about your life or circumstances, how do you expect your life to change? You have to put in the work. There is no fairy godmother or Prince Charming who will come to save you.

8. Appearances are important. I always say that a person’s true worth has nothing to do with their physical appearance. However, our appearance is crucial when it comes to first impressions and first impressions ALWAYS count.

9. Unfortunately, some people will take you for granted, which is why I try to implement a rule of reciprocity when it comes to all of my relationships. (That doesn’t mean that people have stopped taking me for granted. Unfortunately, some still do.)

10. Sometimes, less is more.