Realizations while reading To Fall Again by Jonaxx ft. the characters

a thread;

Silent people's mind are loud. They overthink too much, and when they do, they get scared to open up or tell what they want to say.

A person that has a strong personality isn't always strong, they also have weaknesses. Even when they're happy, doesn't mean they don't cry.

Respect someone's rights and privacy. Ask permission first, you're not a driver in someone's life. Don't decide for them. You're just a passenger, let them maneuver their life.

Liberated people are not sluts. Rei is not a slut.

If you're not sure with your feelings, better not start it at all.

Learn to give chances, but don't if you know it's not worth it.

Be sensible, you're not the only person who'll get hurt when you do something stupid.

Don't enter someone's life if you don't see yourself with them in the future. Commitments should be taken seriously.

Don't play with other's feelings. They're not yours to begin with. If you want some fun, then have fun but don't use someone.

Don't prolong the problem, if there's a misunderstanding, fix it right ahead. You don't have all the time.

Your age isn't an excuse for you to be free from judgements. Some kids/teens nowadays are already mature in thinking. They are aware of what's right and wrong.

Relationship is not a display. Not a trophy. So don't go courting a girl as if it's a soccer game and she's the goal and when you lose, the excitement isn't there already so you want to quit? Nah uh.

Don't use people for your own gain.

Tell the truth. Always tell the truth, because even if the truth hurts, at least you knew to yourself that you didn't lie. You won't gain anything from lying to other people and yourself. As the saying goes, "Truth will set you free."

Apologizing for your mistakes and admitting your fault. That's the bravest thing that a person can do, because not all people in this world can be as honest as Mapple.

Heartbreaks can either improve you, or ruin you. Rica, Nadine and other girls that Josiah had a relationship with, is an example. But it shouldn't be that way. Learn to let go of the pain and anger, but don't forget the reason why.

Patience is a virtue.

Don't try to fit in. You should know that you don't need to follow others or change yourself just so you can call yourself their friend.

Know your worth. You're not someone's toy just to play with. You are more than that. Self-love should be your top priority.

Friends aren't always there for you, they have their own battles to fight with. You don't expect someone to always save you. You're not a damsel in distress. Be a warrior. (This applies for both M and R, since I see a lot of people criticizing their absence++

when something is wrong with the other one.

A story should also teach you a lesson. Make you realize things you weren't able to reflect before, such as your behavior, decision-making and attitude.

Be mindful of the people you are hanging out. Some of them won't do good to you. Choose to be alone rather than dealing with their hypocrisy.

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