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You learned
Some lessons have to be learned the hard way. Lessons like…if a man smothers you with attention, time, love, and adoration straight out the gates…he’ll likely be controlling and possessive later. Lessons like, if a woman wants to be your best friend overnight and appears to have no other good friends, there is a reason for that. Lessons like, if someone only takes an interest in you after you’ve gained success, they’re probably about to use you in some way.