“No one has the right to make you feel guilty about having sex with someone.”— Maya Kachroo-Levine, thoughtcatalog.com
“If you tell someone you care about them, the worst thing they can say is that they don’t feel the same way about you.”— Maya Kachroo-Levine, thoughtcatalog.com
“Not everyone in the entire world is getting married right now. It just feels like it.”— Marisa Donnelly, thoughtcatalog.com
“Being alone does not mean you are unwanted, it is simply a state of being.”— Molly Burford, thoughtcatalog.com
“Just because someone else gave up on you doesn’t mean that you have to give up on you.”— Molly Burford, thoughtcatalog.com
“It’s okay to go on tons of dates in the hope of finding someone to be in a relationship with. The truth is the more people you’re interacting with, the more likely you are to find out what you like and don’t like.”— Kovie Biakolo, thoughtcatalog.com
“Cherish the time you have by yourself. Chances are, you won’t have this time for long; probably not the greater part of your life. Do the things you know would be a lot harder to do once you do meet someone you care about: travel, stay out till 5 a.m. three nights in a row, let you apartment get mes…”— Kovie Biakolo, thoughtcatalog.com
“Keep away from people who make you feel bad for being single. Whether it’s your family, friends, co-workers, etc. There’s nothing worse than constantly being made to feel inadequate for your relationship status.”— Kovie Biakolo, thoughtcatalog.com
“There is no one on this planet who can undo you or make you whole.”— Tatiana Pérez, thoughtcatalog.com
“Rejection is shitty, but it’s part of the process. The person you like won’t always like you back. That’s life.”— Tatiana Pérez, thoughtcatalog.com
“Finding someone to love you will not fix all (or sometimes, any) of your problems. It just means you’ll have someone to hold you and help you when things get really tough.”— Kim Quindlen, thoughtcatalog.com
“Sometimes people’s engagement announcements on Facebook and Instagram are going to make you feel crappy, and that’s okay. It doesn’t mean you’re bitter, it doesn’t mean you’re a bad person, and it doesn’t mean you’re not wishing them the best. It just means that you’re human, and you’re worried abou…”— Kim Quindlen, thoughtcatalog.com
“Romantic love is not the only type of love you can feel in your life. While on your search to find a lifelong partner, don’t forget to embrace and appreciate the love that surrounds you in the form of your friends and family.”— Kim Quindlen, thoughtcatalog.com
“Heartbreak and failed relationships teach you what you’re looking for and what you refuse to put up with in the future.”— Kris Miller, thoughtcatalog.com
“Your ability to love and be loved never expire. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how many heartaches you’ve been through, the heart is resilient. It’s never too late for love.”— Kris Miller, thoughtcatalog.com