What I learned in love
Whether they've been together 1 year or 20, these couples discovered how to love more fully.
Stephanie Buck
Wisdom shines in many forms, from all kinds of people — especially when it comes to love. This Valentine's Day, Mashable asked readers to share what they've learned in love using the hashtag #LoveWisdoms. We received a range of submissions, from people who've been in relationships for six months, to those who've been together for several decades. But they all have one thing in common: They've learned a lot.
Love unlocks doors and opens windows that weren't even there before. - Yildiz with partner Paul, both 27, London.
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Believe that you deserve to be loved and trust that he believes it, too. - Ayana, 32, with partner Jay, 35, Trinidad.
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Love the person for who they are instead of who you want them to be. - Bryan with his partner Breno, both mid-30s, Washington, D.C.
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Talk less, listen more. - Bryn, 24, with partner Austin, 25, Ohio.
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Vulnerability. Never, ever be afraid to express this side of you to your significant other...The two of you are a team, and if they're truly your partner they'll always catch your fall. - Tyler with partner Mariel, both 27, Providence, Rhode Island.
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Love sees more clearly than anything else and says, "I see it all. And I am still yours." - Jay, 27, and partner Sheila, 26, New York City.
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Ask for what you want and tell your partner what you need. Your partner is not a mind reader (and neither are you!). - Mari, 39, with partner Craig, 37, Detroit, Michigan.
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It's really hard to continue fighting when you're being hugged. Hands down, most effective conflict resolution strategy. - Michiko with partner Gareth, both 26, Brooklyn.
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You are going to have your good days and your bad days. Make sure you are with somebody that loves just as much, or even more, on the bad days. - Ashley, 32, with partner Adam, 33, Campbell, California.
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In order to be happy we needed to understand what love means to each other. Then act on what we learned. - Mutaaf, 26, with partner Anum, 24, Dallas, Texas.
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Never stop laughing. - Vicki, 29, with partner Dillon, 30, New York.
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There is no better feeling than knowing you are someone's one and only, and that you have earned that position in your relationship. - Lisa, 44, with partner John, 42, Canada.
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