16 Life Facts Gossip Girl Has Taught Me

1. Don't trust just anyone

Most people will use the information you confided in them against you. Instead of that heartbreak, have a small group of friends that you tell everything to, no judgement.

2. It's OK to break up and make up

I’ve always held a firm belief that an ex is an ex for a reason. However, GG shows that sometimes you just need time away from each other to show how compatible you really are.

3. Keep friends close and enemies closer

Sometimes your worst enemy is the only one that can help. If not to show you where you are going wrong, then its to help you scheme your way through things. OK, so this one is a bit far fetched, but basically GG is telling us not to write someone off completely, you ever know when they'll come in handy again. Yes, we're talking about you, Georgina.

4. Chuck Bass can do no wrong

He brought back suits with a bang, and no matter how disgusting he acts, its all because he's hurt. Ugh, God, he is perfect.

5. Go for what you want in life before who you want

Even though its clear Blair and Chuck are made for each other, they decide to put off being together so many times to follow their own dreams first. During the third season she said “I would never put my fate in someone else’s hands and that’s why I always win… and you lose.” Blair is a go-getter, and she doesn’t smile sweetly and wait for everyone else to get ahead. She has the right idea.

6. Sequins are always the right answer

Whether you're just lounging around or going to a big event, no outfit is complete without sequins.

7. Don't underestimate the influence of a blogger

Gossip Girl basically runs their lives. She can make or break a socialite, and they all know it. Moral of the story is, social media is scary.

8. Tights are not pants

Learn it. Live it.

9. Bigger is better

No event is too small. No outfit too dressy. Go all out or it's not even worth your time.

10. Coats don't have to be basic black

Sometimes they can actually make an outfit. And you can never own too many coats.

11. You will always get caught out if you lie

Over and over again these twits insist on lying about absolutely anything, and it has never once not backfired on them. Clearly GG has shown us no matter how hard it may be, honesty is always the best policy.

12. We make our own destiny

Although you will always find people like Serena who gets things handed to her on a silver plate, most people have to work their asses off to get their dream come true. And if Blair can look fabulous while doing it, so can you.

13. Masquerade balls are dangerous

That's where anonymous crimes are committed and too many people look like Serena.

14. Treat your body with respect

As preachy as it sounds, its true. From eating disorders, to drug problems and alcoholism, these guys show you that you're much better off taking care of yourself than being self-destructive. Its much more fun that way. Important life lesson right there.

15. Be confident, no matter what

Not a single member of Gossip Girl would be caught dead being anything less than confident. They all walk with an air of importance, and never doubt that they’re anything less than the best. They show that being confident gets you more in the end. Those who let their insecurities hold them back are missing out. As long as you act like you are the best, people will believe. And a laugh will get you anything.