A lot of people say that the first love is the purest. Not everyone is lucky enough to turn it into a lifelong relationship. For some, it’s just a fond memory. Stories about those first butterflies in the stomach are always interesting, no matter what happens.

I loved a classmate. I didn’t know how to tell her how I felt, so I just teased her. I messed up everything at graduation by telling an offensive joke. After college, I moved to a different city and tried to start relationships with other women, but it didn’t work out. After 5 years, my classmates got together for a reunion, and that’s where I met her. She looked even more lovely! Of all the risky things I’ve ever done, I asked her to marry me in front of everyone. She said yes, which shocked our classmates even more. In the end, I found out that she loved me too. Things are going well now. We got married almost right away, had two beautiful kids, and just recently celebrated 10 years of marriage. Every day we love each other more. I only wish I had those five years back. Overheard or Idear

After being with me for a year, my first love broke up with me. He showed up today and told me he was ready to start over because I had proven I wouldn’t date other guys after we broke up and had been hurt because of him. He read that this is how a woman shows she loves you. Yes, I did suffer a lot. But I shut the door behind him. And then cried. I still love him, but I’m going to change how I feel about him. Overheard or Idear

That was a long time ago! We’re still friends and get together once in a while. I now think of him as a cousin or other close family member. I love him as a person because he’s been in my life for 12 years, but I’m not interested in dating him. He’s not married yet, but he’s seeing a great girl. He was a big part of my life for a long time and helped me get through some really tough times. I’m glad I met him. Follow Forward_Ad6168 on Reddit

We made a stupid deal when I was 16 or 17 that we would get married when we were both 30 or older and single. She broke up with me more than 15 years ago. Last week, she sent me a direct message on Facebook saying, “Hey, I just got out of prison.” Do you remember what we said?” I don’t remember, no. Not a known author/Reddit

When we were in high school, she broke up with me after three months. Ten years later, she got married and had two kids. Last week, I had coffee with her and her husband! Since 1988, I hadn’t seen her. She’s still pretty, and her laugh hasn’t changed. I kept remembering our first kiss, and I could tell she was still tricky, but this was so much fun! (papparmane) on Reddit

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