I have learned that I don't need another person to make me happy.

I have learned that I can be my own best friend.

I have learned that it is still nice to have someone to share things with even if it is just a friend on the other end of the phone.

I have learned that loving someone does not mean that you have to live your life for them.

I have learned that you have no control over who you love, you can't decide to fall in love with someone and you can't decide to fall out of love with them either.  The heart has a mind of its own. 

I have learned that love doesn't always mean romance.

I have learned that I like doing things just for me.

I have also learned that I like doing things for other people when I can.

I have learned that to heal, you must first grieve and to grieve you must first face the loss.

I have learned that you don't need someone's permission to love them.  Love is a wonderful thing, if they do not share it, it is their loss.  It is always better if they do, but you have no control over their feelings, nor do you have control over your own.

I have learned to be myself and I like doing things that make ME happy.

I have learned to be with my family and friends and to know that they are there if I need them.

I have learned that being alone, does not mean being lonely.

And above all I have learned that to be happy with another person, you have to be happy with yourself first.