From the time I started liking boys, I can recall always having a boyfriend or friend, as my parents would call them. I guess I was a hopeless romantic since my younger years. During my teenage years, dating became more serious. I found myself in years-long relationships,
went through a lot of heartache, and even got engaged. Although I did not marry the guy who proposed, the engagement was still a crucial part of my love story.
Looking back on all that I went through during my dating years, the advice I would give my teenage self would be never to compare yourself to anyone, know and understand that you are worthy of love, and not be afraid of being alone; it is okay to cry when someone breaks your heart, you do not have to compromise your happiness and look forward to always learning something new about yourself.
