Hold yourself on your own. A man's job in a romantic dynamic is not to be your butler, bank account or your father.

Chemistry does not guarantee compatibility.

I've learned that each time you go through a breakup, the pain isn't any more or less intense or hard, but the way you process and get back up can be different when you learn the tools to get yourself back to equilibrium. There are so many lessons that can be learned during times of heartbreak, and there's an opportunity to grow and become more emotionally healthy.

Sometimes, things need to come undone for better things to come together.

Strive to be authentic, not perfect.

You may not be able to change the events of your history, but you can change the story you've attached to those events.

The "natural" instincts when someone is going through a breakup are counterintuitive to healing. For instance, many people stop eating or eat very unhealthy, and if your body is not fed the necessary nutrients during this trying time, it's extremely difficult for you to heal emotionally. So, first things first, force yourself to eat, even if that entails drinking green smoothies so you're getting nutrients in your body.