They say that smell is the strongest trigger for a memory. But, after a breakup the strangest things can spark memories of past relationships.

I started this post with a joke of potatoes that look like b**bs to spread some laughter. But all joking aside, we've all been hurt and most likely hold some kind of past hurt and/or trauma that will come with us into our next relationship.

And in my honest opinion, that's the biggest issue in todays dating world . We all "don't want to be alone" and will skip the step of "fixing ourselves" to give us a temporary fix.

I get it and have done it myself so no judgement from me, ever. Just know, the more YOU are ok with YOU, the better your relationships will be. I can promise you that because when you know you, you won't put up with less than you deserve ever again.

And something I can say with certainty. If you have something good, TRY to make it work, because this "there are plenty of fish in the sea" , I keep hearing about looks a lot like this:

And if you need more proof of what's usually left in the dating pool, watch this: