Never compare a new relationship with an old relationship. If you find yourself doing this, you may have gotten into a new relationship too quickly. Date someone because you find something about them When one leaves a relationship, the mind needs a chance to grieve and cycle through emotions. Never date someone simply to make someone else jealous. This is immature. Always date someone because you find something about them that you admire and love. Some of the best weather comes after the worst storms. Don't place too much emphasis on any one problem. Learn to communicate with the person you are with concerning things that upset you. Small things turn into big things because people don't effectively communicate. Effective communication includes empathy, sympathy, honesty, compassion, understanding, compromise and unity. Learn to communicate with the personDon't let fear cripple you ever. Do not be afraid to say something. You will regret more wanting to have said something but never having said it than saying something that resulted in rejection. Speak with your feelings and if the other person cannot appreciate that, move on. Games in a relationship are normal.