Somes things I've learned but haven't mastered all of them yet.

I've learned
that you cannot make someone love you.
All you can do is be someone who can be loved.
The rest is up to them.

I've learned
that no matter how much I care,
some people just don't care back.

I've learned
that it takes years to build up trust,
and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned
that its not what you have in your life
but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned
that you can get by on charm for about 15 minutes.
After that, you'd better know something

I've learned
that its not what happens to people that's improtant.
It's what they do about it.

I've learned
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned
that no matter how thin you slice it,
there are always two sides.

I've learned
that its taking me a long time to
become the person I want to be.

I've learned
that it's a lot easier to react that it is to think

I've learned
that you should always leave loved
one with loving words. It may be
the last time you see them.

I've learned
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel

I've learned
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.

I've learned
that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first,
the passion fades and there had better be something else to
take its place.

I've learned
that heros are the people who do what has to be
done when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.

I've learned
that learning to forgive takes practice

I've learned
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distanace.

I've learned
no matter how bad your heart is
broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief

I've learned
that our background and circumstances may have
influenced who we are, but we are responsible
for who we become.

I've learned
that no matter how you try to protect your kids,
they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.

I've learned
that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.

I've learned
that although the word "love" can have different meanings,
it loses value when overly used.