5 Things to Remember About Relationships:

1. If it hurts, it isn't love.

2. You cannot change another person.

3. Abuse always escalates.

4. You can recover from a broken heart.

5. You can love again.

3 Things You Must Do To Move Forward After A Break Up

1. Forgive yourself and others for creating relationship drama.

2. Decide you deserve the best and never again settle for less than the best.

3. Become the person you desire in a mate.

"Realize that all the family ties and friendships in your life are there for a

purpose, but they aren't necessarily meant to last forever. It takes a certain

grace to recognize when the time for a disabling relationship is over and, even

if the other person doesn't recognize it, to bow out and move on. You'll then

have the time and energy to concentrate on loving, supportive relationships."

Elaine St. James, Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Author,

Inner Simplicity