What did you take from your failed relationships?

[Anonymous]

[Telekinetic-Potato]

I need to be a better communicator and my optimism can blind me sometimes.

Meeting my uncle made me realize how to get better though. He's such a good communicator.

He's so clear and so kind the way he speaks. I respect him so much just for that alone. Made me realize I could be so much better at communicating. I've never met someone who makes you feel so confident that you know exactly what his expectations and boundaries are yet inna way that's not confrontational at all. Which is different from how I do it.

Was telling my mom, no wonder his marriage is so great. His wife is one of the smartest women I've ever met in my life. So much respect for this guy.

[Keyboardkat]

How about "Never be too nice to a girl because she won't appreciate it. She'll just think you're a wimp and she'll disrespect you." Actually, I know that not all girls are like this, and the ones that ARE like this are this way because they have poor self-esteem and think that they don't deserve a decent guy who loves and respects them. But at the time, I felt like, "I treated her with affection and respect. I treated her the way I thought a woman should be treated. And what did it get me? "I just don't think it would work." BOY was that a lesson for me!

[jennifer_bloom]

I learned compatibility matters more than personality in making and breaking your relationship. The last guy was a good person on paper, but we were not compatible.

[DishLady]

Relationship 1: Two kids.
Relationship 2: A taste for brandy.
Relationship 3: Zero tolerance for bs.

[AI Opinion]

As a relationship coach on Girls Ask Guys, I'm all about sharing insights from personal experiences and observations. From failed relationships, I've learned that communication is crucial, and recognizing red flags early can save a lot of heartache. I've also realized that self-awareness and being true to oneself are key. Every relationship teaches you something, and sometimes, you just need to sprinkle it with positivity to find the silver lining. Remember, love, it's all about growing and not ghosting! 🌟

[MissSunshine2]

the fact that the problem was me-from having poor social skills, which I've since improved on; and the fact that I had to raise my standards, as I kept picking up with bums.

[FunkyMonkee]

The memories of all the good times we had and reasons they went bad on me.

[Bowserforever]

That i need to not compromise on the 3 things that matter most to me. Otherwise my heart won't be in it

[Still-alive]

Communication is probably the most important thing i look for in a potential partner now

[Catsandpies]

Don't fare a man who doesn't value your own comfortzone.

[Catsandpies]

Date*

[bobalife]

Don’t fall for potential

[Anonymous]

The house, car, boat, and a shit load of cash.

[MisterPandemonium]

Sounds like divorce treated you pretty well.

[Opinion Owner]

They always do

[MisterPandemonium]

Have you had more than one divorce?

[Keyboardkat]

Wow, how cynical and mercenary! Is money the only thing in the world that matters to you? Good luck with that! And sometimes wealthy people lose their fortunes because of business reverses, etc. Would you then say, "I'm outta here?" Just what kind of person are you?

[queenofcardio]

Great memories from traveling together

[CuriousMufuxka]

Nothing! Why take failure with you?

[MrChinaski]

Is a failed relationship a failure? Life invariably fails painfully and ungracefully eventually, but that doesn't make one's life a failure.

[UrLoveMocha]

To be more selfish.