20 Relationship Mistakes Ladies Made That They'll Never Repeat Again

Relationships are one of those things in life that you can never fully prepare for. Yes, you and I both.

You can observe your parents' relationship throughout your life and learn a few points that you like and dislike. You can also ask people around you how relationships work and don't work.

You can even read and watch all the experts you want, but the fact is, you'll never truly learn all the things you should and shouldn't do in a relationship unless you're already in one. See, everybody's different, and they all bring something unique to the table in relationships.

That's why many people who enter relationships for the first time sometimes experience disillusionment. They might say, "It's not really what I thought it would be."

Some of these individuals learn through their relationships. They discover what it means to share your life and your days with another person on a deeper level.

However, some people learn what they should and shouldn't expect the hard way—by making mistakes. On Reddit, someone asked the ladies on the platform what mistakes they made in their previous relationships that they won't repeat, and their answers are definitely enlightening and worth noting.

Here are some of the best responses.

1. If your partner can't step up and put in their fair share of effort, then maybe you should look for someone else who will.

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2. Yes, we should also learn to appreciate the "boring" moments.

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3. She makes a lot of valid points. We need to raise our standards.

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4. It's definitely not fair to anyone in the relationship. It's better to be honest.

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5. They can change, but the question is: will they actually do it, or will they just keep letting you think they will?

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6. Basic hygiene and taking care of yourself is the bare minimum—for yourself and for others.

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7. Plus, you don't exist just to organize his things for him.

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8. Anyone can treat you right, but it's not something you should settle for.

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9. Never silence your thoughts or emotions for the benefit of someone else.

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10. There is a right way to tell people what they're doing wrong, rather than putting them down.

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11. Ladies, always trust your instincts. They're usually right.

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12. Don't wait for the second time they put you in the hospital to leave the relationship.

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13. The cool girl speech from the movie *Gone Girl* perfectly sums this up.

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14. Please don't ignore the warning signs. They're blaring for a reason.

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15. They have to earn the precious parts of your story. You can't just give them away for the tiniest of efforts.

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16. You can't be the one to carry all their baggage.

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17. You're not dating the "potential"; you're dating the current state of the man.

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18. You should take care of your relationship, but you must always put yourself first.

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19. Your feelings matter, and you should always give yourself a chance to care for them.

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20. Your boundaries will protect you, and you should guard them well.

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It's better to know what to avoid before entering a relationship, but of course, not everyone has that privilege. Sometimes, you have to experience it yourself to learn the lesson and know what to do next if you encounter a similar situation.

It may be a hard road to travel, but sometimes, the lessons you learn from your experiences stick much better. They can even make you a better person for it.