Don't, just don't

A list of what NOT to do in order to heal your broken heart and lost soul:

1) Don't throw yourself into a new relationship when you are still recovering from the previous one.

2) Don't check your phone to see if they texted you because most likely, they didn't.

3) Don't beg and plead for people to stay because clearly there is a reason why they left.

4) Don't call them crying in the middle of the night because you miss them. Just because they used to care does not mean they still do now.

5) Don't stay when you're unhappy.

6) Don't tell them you love them just because they say it first and you feel pressured to say it back. You will regret it every day they cross your mind. (This will happen every single day.)

7) Don't sink to the level of those who are bringing you down. I can promise you, it is not worth it.

8) Don't tell yourself everything will be okay if you say sorry... this applies if you are apologizing for something you never did.

9) Don't give them the privilege of your beautiful body because when they leave, you will be left feeling bad about it.

10) Don't fucking ask if they are coming back.

11) Don't push the sadness away with someone who you don't actually love because arms wrapped around your waist will not heal your heart.

12) Don't compare yourself to his "new girl" because all you are ever going to be is you (and that is perfectly okay).

13) Don't depend on other people for things you can accomplish yourself.

14) Listening to sad music on repeat and sitting in the dark secluding yourself from your family and friends will not make the pain go away.

15) You will get better with time. Even if you are not there yet, just know you are recovering little by little, day by day.

16) Don't ever blame yourself. I can promise you there is nothing wrong with who you are. Be glad he left because you deserve much better love than the love you were receiving.

17) DO be patient. Healing takes time.