Who Was It With? 

A guy I had known since I was seven

When Did You Realize It was Love? 

I knew it was love when I couldn't stand being away from him

What Did It Feel Like? 

Every night and day I thought about the next time I would be with him, and how my heart skipped beats when we were together.

What Happened Next? 

We went out for six months and then I found out he had been cheating on me.

He broke my heart, I didn't want to be with him, but I couldn't be without him.

I cried every day for a long time. I felt like no one could love me the way I thought he had.

Lessons Learned

• First, just because you're in love doesn't mean they love you back
• And second, watch for signs of a cheating boyfriend