24 Things I Learnt About Love in 2024

Love hurts.

connection or choice ?

Love, the most profound of human emotions, has an incredible way of teaching us lessons we never knew we needed. It can lift us to the highest heights and challenge us in ways that lead to growth, resilience, and deeper understanding.

In 2024, Love became my most excellent teacher. Through personal experiences, quiet reflections, and stories shared by others, I discovered truths about connection, choice, vulnerability, and the nature of relationships that changed my perspective.

These lessons weren’t always easy to learn; some were born of heartache, and others were from moments of unexpected clarity. Each one enriched my understanding of what it means to love and be loved.

So here are the 24 lessons :

1. A Break is a Prefix for a Breakup
   When someone says, “We need a break,” it often signals the beginning of the end. While breaks are intended to provide space for reflection and healing, they frequently create emotional distance that’s hard to close. Trust and connection erode, making it easier for both parties to move on rather than repair. I learnt that if a relationship is worth saving, the work must be done together, not apart.
2. Big Decisions Aren’t About Love, but Choice
   Love is the spark that draws two people together, but major life…