Stop running from your feelings. Stop acting like your heart is made of ice. Stop acting like you don't care about anyone but yourself.
Stop acting like you're happier on your own. Stop acting like you're too independent to be in a relationship. Stop acting like your partner is just slowing you down. Stop pretending that you don't want someone to get too close to you, because deep down you want someone who understands, supports you.
Stop running from your most authentic self
Stop assuming that you have to act like someone you're not in order to appear mysterious enough, fun enough, attractive enough. Be who you are, that's better than any mask you put on. That mask you've been walking around with will only lead you to false loves. It will only attract the wrong people. Show them your true self, your strengths and weaknesses.
Stop running from the past
Stop acting like you have no baggage. Stop pretending that past breakups haven't hurt you. Allow yourself to feel the heartache, anger, and sadness. Allow yourself to process what was and learn from it.
Tell yourself that yes, you have been hurt in the past, but that does not mean it will happen again in the future. Face your demons before they become a permanent part of you. Don't let them stay too long.
Stop running from what could be
Stop ignoring messages from the person you can't stop thinking about because you're afraid they'll hurt you. You don't make excuses for fights because you'd rather push the right person away than give the wrong person a chance to hurt your heart. Stop assuming that you are protecting yourself if you act indecisive.
Stop running from love and go to love
Give yourself a chance. Take the risk. Don't lower your standards. Don't force yourself into a relationship. But when you meet someone you can't stop thinking about, go meet them for a change. Show your emotions, don't keep them inside.
