What I've learned so far...

Okay, so I've been slowly learning many things about dating and what it means to care deeply for someone who isn't your family members.

For starters, I've learned that when you are emotionally attached to your significant other, it breaks your heart to see them suffering and hurting. I hate watching my boyfriend when he's upset or mad. It hurts me too. I've learned that sometimes all I can do is remind him that I'm here for him and that I'm ready to listen if he wants to talk.

Secondly, I've learned that, sometimes, being apart from your significant other is harder that it would seem. I miss my boyfriend so much sometimes. I think about him constantly. When he leaves, it feels like he takes a part of me with him.

And third, I've learned what its like to completely surrender my emotions, and myself for that matter, to the other person. For a while, before my relationship, I feared opening up to people and sharing my emotions, feelings, and past with people because, when I had shared limited stuff, those I shared it with abused that knowledge. I have learned though that sharing that stuff with my boyfriend has brought us closer to each other and provided a support that I never knew was possible.

I've learned more but, those are the most significant three... :)