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[jesszohr]

I was fifteen years old when I had my heart broken for the first time.  It was my first real relationship and subsequently my first real heartache.  I was young and gullible, believing every word that escaped from the lips of the older boy.  Every promise that he made, I took to heart, every kiss that he gave, I savored.  I reveled in every moment

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[romi_g]

The first heartbreak seems like the end of the world, simply because at that age one is still filled with romantic notions that love will last forever. It’s only later on that you realise that perhaps forever isn’t really forever.

I was in New Orleans a few years ago and totally fell in love with the vibe of the city, not to mention the architecture of the old homes are truly incredible cos they’re so reminiscent of the French style, it’s like you can still feel their imprint there.

A cute puppy will cure almost anything, but I’m sure that having you there was what your sister really needed the most.

[jesszohr]

It really does! I remember at the time, thinking that it was something that I would never get over and that it really was the end of the world. It's amazing isn't it, how your perception of things can change so much over the course of a few years.

There is nothing about this city that isn't to love really, everything about it is perfect, and just like you said, it really is like you can feel the imprint that they left!

I was just glad that I was able to be there for her, being the youngest she's always been my baby, and as much as it broke my heart for what she was going through, i'm glad that I was able to be there for her.

[hendricksc]

I'll always remember my mother doing the same with me. Looking back, mine was never heartbreak, or if it was, it was a rare, mild form. It was difficult, seeing somebody I liked with a girl that wasn't me, and my mother understood that. All I can see if the same was reversed, with me in her position and my future child in my lap, is me being wordless. Do you think it's something that comes with motherhood?

[jesszohr]

I used to be a lot of the same way, I'd be so heartbroken if there was a guy that I liked and saw him with another girl, especially since my looks were so different growing up, and the boys tended to flock to the girls who looked more like each other. I think that it really is one of those things that become instinctive with motherhood, I've heard that it gives you more of a nurturing feeling, which I guess we just have to wait and see if it pans out that way.

[taylor]

Being a guy, it feels almost weird to be commenting on this. I've had my heart broken before and broke my share of hearts. Knowing how to deal with it always makes it easier and like you, I have found that once you've dealt with it yourself it becomes easy to want to help someone else through it.

[jesszohr]

I'm glad that you did read and comment, and i don't find it weird at all that you did. When it was happening to me for the first time, i would have given anything in the world for it not to be, but now that time has passed and i'm able to help my sister in the same way, i really do appreciate that it happened because it helped me learn to deal with and pass on to her. Just think, one day it'll be your kids dealing with that kind of thing. Crazy thought right?

[grimes]

As far as first heart breaks go, I never got the VIP treatment. I just went into hibernation mode and numbed myself with movies and cartoons. But man, I wish I could have projected my then self into the future where I am right now and gotten a firmer grip on perspective. It would have spared me so much teen angst and some really unfortunate looking hair cuts.

[jesszohr]

Wouldn't it be easier in the long run if we could all go back to the child that we once were and assure ourselves that even though everything looks bad, that we grow to be good and strong people and everything ends up turning up alright. I feel you on the unfortunate hair cuts though, I really do.

[lively]

Did your mother let you get a puppy to make you feel better?

[jesszohr]

She did! My siblings were all still really young then so it became the family dog, but as always my mom knew just what it was that i needed to help me feel better.