Lesson 1: If you have to ask... you probably know the answer. Often the truth is painful and we let ourselves get blinded by false optimism. Instead, we need to recognize that the very existence of those questions and concerns is often a big indicator that something is amiss. Questions in this category include:
"Do you think he might be gay?"
Yes. He is. He's not playing hard to get. He's not "just really shy." Time to move on.
"Is this friendship worth reviving?"
No. Some friendships have a clear expiration date and trying to continue them beyond that time is likely to leave a sour taste in your mouth pretty similar to that of expired dairy products.
"Should I get bangs?"
No. Well, maybe you should, but I have curly hair and there's no way I'm waking up early every day to straighten those things. So... that's a yes if you're Zooey Deschanel* and no if you're a curly haired girl like me.
"Is my cat the cutest cat in the world?"
If it's me asking the question about my cat Violet**, yes, yes, a million times yes.
*Zooey Deschanel is a professional bang-wearer. Proceed with caution when attempting bangs.
**Violet is the cutest cat in the world. Anyone who says otherwise is delusional and just plain wrong.
