Taylor Swift's Lessons on How to Love Fearlessly

Taylor Swift knows a thing or two about love — and she is not afraid to tell the world about it. Many a famous man has learned this lesson the hard way when he found himself the subject of Taylor Swift's revealing musical anecdotes about past romantic endeavors. She basically wrote the book on romance — from fairy-tale first loves to brutal breakups and the fallout from falling too hard, too fast. Yes, she's made some questionable choices along the way (we all tried to warn you about John Mayer, girl!), but if there's one thing T. Swift has always done, it's embrace her flaws and continue to love fully and fearlessly. We can all take a page out of her (very thick) book. Here are some valuable lessons, courtesy of Love Doctor Swift.

01
Make every day together feel like the first day.
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Make every day together feel like the first day.

02
Fall in love with your best friend.
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Fall in love with your best friend.

03
Always be yourself with the person you love. If they don't like it, send them packing.
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Always be yourself with the person you love. If they don't like it, send them packing.

04
Be careful who you give your heart to . . .
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Be careful who you give your heart to . . .

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. . . But be fearless when you fall in love.
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. . . But be fearless when you fall in love.

06
Let them know when they've screwed up . . .
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Let them know when they've screwed up . . .

08
Know when it's time to really let go.
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Know when it's time to really let go.

09
Endings and beginnings happen when they are supposed to.
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Endings and beginnings happen when they are supposed to.

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Take good care of your heart — don't depend on someone else to do it for you.
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Take good care of your heart — don't depend on someone else to do it for you.

11
You don't need to be saved.
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You don't need to be saved.

12
Love takes time and effort.
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Love takes time and effort.

13
Steer clear of the bad boys.
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Steer clear of the bad boys.

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Love can be amazing, and it can also really suck.
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Love can be amazing, and it can also really suck.

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It isn't perfect.
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It isn't perfect.

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But it's worth it.
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But it's worth it.

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Because it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
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Because it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

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And true love really is possible — just ask T. Swift!
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And true love really is possible — just ask T. Swift!