'You are not their parent': 20+ wholesome lessons people learned after their first relationship

Let's take it back to your first real relationship. No matter how old you were, chances are you were spending a good portion of that relationship trying to figure out what the heck was going on. Whether it's trying to interpret the other person's every move or trying to figure out what you're feeling and why you're feeling that particular way, there are lots of confusing emotions that filter through your very first relationship. Sometimes, those emotions can make said relationship end very poorly, but on the other hand, they can teach you things as well. 

We compiled some of these lessons based on a thread posted to Reddit's r/AskReddit page, and let's just say that overall, these responses were wholesome and positive, both rare feelings when scrolling through any Reddit story these days. Keep scrolling below for a look at these first relationship takeaways. When you're finished, check out these top petty stories of the week!