High school: four of the most dramatic years of your life. While some grow to look back and smile upon the “simpler” days, at this point in time, I think we can all agree that high school is not easy and is not as wonderful as it’s meant to be. While we share fun memories and good times, it seems we can’t go a single day without some sort of relationship drama. As I walked to class, I saw at least five couples wrapped up in each other. In a month’s time, I know walking down the same hallway, the chances of seeing those same couples is slim to none. That’s just reality and, although we tend to be over-emotional, our hearts usually heal quickly and we are able to move on soon after. Some teenagers are able to move on, but some people tend to cling to relationships. These people need a reality check. At our age, thinking that you and your current “significant other” will make it forever and eventually get married and have babies is just not plausible. I am one of the biggest romantics you may ever come across and I do believe that high school sweethearts can make it. Not one hundred percent of the time, but there are those lucky couples who are just meant to be from the very start. But, sadly, I also think that many people start dating in high school just to have someone. People don’t like to be alone, especially not during high school, where everything revolves around Friday-night plans and prom. Some people are willing to invest all of their time and energy into one person. Many times I have seen one of my friends isolate themselves for a boy that they date for a month. We all, as high-schoolers, need to realize there are so many things to keep busy with after a break-up. I know it’s not easy (I’ve found myself in this situation before), but clinging onto a past relationship will not help at all. The major downfall, I do believe, would be having to see that person that you used to hold hands with next to your locker holding hands with someone else. Although this really is uncomfortable, it’s something you have to get through and get used to. The message of this is: don’t cling on to something as brief as a high-school fling. Yes, it was fun. Yes, you are probably heartbroken. But no, amazingly, your life is not screeching to a halt, and the pieces will eventually fall back into place. By allowing that one person stop you from moving on to any other person you might be happy with, you are only hurting yourself. You cannot ever let someone control your thoughts, feelings, or behavior. Have fun, but don’t let yourself fall apart every time it doesn’t work. Learn from your mistakes and let yourself grow. You’ll be a whole lot happier a whole lot faster.