A review by theresidentbookworm
True Love Story by Willow Aster

3.0

Ten Lessons Learned From True Love Story

1. If you're stuck next to your old ex-boyfriend/ex-fiance who broke your heart on a flight (which is highly unlikely), pay somebody fifty bucks to switch seats. It will be worth it. Otherwise, be prepared to rehash out your relationship.

2. Don't flirt with an older handsome musician when you're out to dinner with your family and your boyfriend. It's just in a bit of bad taste.

3. No one wants to become a preacher's wife at 19. Go to college in New York instead.

4. DO NOT pursue a flirtation/relationship with aforementioned handsome older musician. It's just not going to lead anywhere good.

5. When you ignore #4, don't keep your expectations too high. Sometimes he'll text and call, and sometimes he won't. Sometimes he will make plans with you and not follow through. Try not to be too disappointed.

6. Do not let him whisk you off your feet in NYC as an apology for breaking his promises. Even if he is ridiculously earnest and adorable.

7.
Spoiler Try not to be too devastated when your relationship is going great and you're planning to get married when you discover he's cheated on you multiple times during your relationship. Remember that you can do so much better than him.


8. The best way to get over someone IS NOT to get under someone else. Let your heart heal before pursuing any more meaningful relationships.

9. Ignore his attempts to reach out (even as they get increasingly love-dovey and desperate). Do not let yourself miss him or soften towards him in any way.

10.
Spoiler If you chose to let this guy back in, make sure that you have sorted out your pasts issues. Make him earn your trust. Don't hold on to any of the old hurt.