The people who hurt you in the past will one day, out of the blue, make an appearance in your life. They will apologize for their behavior, tell you how much they miss you and try to win you back. And when they do, don't return to them without a second thought. Instead, notice if their effort is wholehearted or empty. Take your time to judge whether they've learnt from their mistakes or if they're just manipulating you into taking them back. Don't rush into anything, or believe their apology if their actions don't speak for how sorry they say they're feeling. It's difficult to do, I know, but in such moments, you've got to pause and ask yourself if these people have returned to you because they genuinely care about you and recognise your value, or simply because they're feeling lonely.