My dear boy,
I know that relationship advice should come from your dad, unless you're trying to find a way to wow a girl...or apologize to them, but I'm writing this letter to you after my first real breakup, at age 18.
I loved this boy. A lot. And I thought he loved me back just as much... But I guess I was wrong? At this point, I haven't gotten a straight answer; and I may never get the reason. I probably won't ever understand the way guys heads work; but I want you to be a better man than the boy who broke my heart.
From what I understand, his biggest issue was commitment. He told me time and time again how scared he was of starting a life, and bringing a life into the world, and then messing up. Yes, that is a scary thought, and parents aren't perfect; we mess up with our kids, our spouses, and everything else, all the time. Messing up is inevitable. What this boy didn't understand was that what he was really afraid of was running away... In my opinion, running away before all that begins, is just as bad.
I know that heartbreak is inevitable in a relationship, and that sucks; but don't run away from something that could potentially be a beautiful future. Despite all the mistakes that can be made in life and in love, running away is the worst one. That's the one that can't always be fixed. So, if you love a girl, don't let her go just 'cause you're scared of messing up. Chances are, that's how you end up messing up.
Hopefully, you've been raised to be a man who isn't scared of commitment. Hopefully, you love long, hard, and without doubt... Hopefully this letter is just a reminder of what you already know.
Love always,
Mom
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