I did everything right this time

I did. I swear I did. I took all my knowledge from previous experiences and I did everything right this time. But in love matters, that's no guarantee things are going to swing my way.

I fell in love again, but this time I remembered not to lose myself. I remembered that my love for myself was greater than any love I can feel for somebody else.
I did the right thing, and you know what? Is no less painful. I'm covered in tears right now, I just want to hold him but that's wrong. I can't. I won't. I got tired of missing him, tired of needing him to fall in love with me.

I did everything right this time, I used all the tools I had. It's never going to get any easier or less painful but, at least I know I did not commit the same mistakes of the past.