I learned to always follow my heart and to follow my gut instincts.

I learned that I cannot always get my way.

I learned that I must compromise more and that the more I give the more I will receive, but the giving must be given without any thought of return.

I learned to not let fear rule my actions and reactions. Fear can destroy happiness. Much of my "bad" words and actions were done out of fear.

I learned that my passions and responsibilities should never be forgotten. Because after the initial excitement, that emptiness will still be inside of me and I will look to my partner to fill it and he can never do that. Never forget what feeds your soul!

I learned that my partner has his own needs and I cannot force myself onto him. If I just let him grow, hibernate, be and do what he needs to do, he will be much happier. This in turn will make us happier when we are together.

I've learned that we all need our space and that is no reflection on how we feel about each other.

I've learned that I cannot force myself onto another person and to just let his feelings grow on his own timeline as long as it is within reason.

I've learned that just because someone thinks or does something differently than I do, it doesn't mean that he is bad or wrong.