Mother knows best...
It happens to the best, brightest, wealthiest, and kindest of us. We all grow up, have experiences, and realize that the advice our parents gave us when we were younger was right. Hopefully you took heed of most of their advice and turned out well as a result. However, so many people never listened and feel as though they lost time, money, and happiness thanks to their ill-informed decisions. Hopefully, their own children will fare better…
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Your Best Smile
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“Wear your retainer.” Lost that damn thing a week after I got my braces off and was worried about getting in trouble with my parents, so I never said anything. Cut to 20 years later, and I’m looking into Invisalign because my teeth have become noticeably crooked. That’s like $4k. (thatlldoit17)
Taking the Hard Road
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When they warned me how easy it is to stay in a comfortable situation rather [find] than the right one. Wasted a lot of time because I was cozy with the routine, then I looked up and realize I had spent three years being comfortable. (MajorMustard)
For example; I’m married to a guy with whom I have fun experiences, and converse with, and am comfortable being naked around… But we don’t share the same goals, and it feels more like we’re roommates. I’m comfortable in this relationship, but I really doubt it’s how marriage should be. (CressiaCares)
Home Skills
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Learn to cook. (tiradium)
And on that note, “clean as you go.” I use to think my dad was being annoying when he told me that on the days I got a bug up my butt to bake something. Now, I’m doing my lazy roommates dishes and wish their parents had taught them the same, but no, a million pots and dishes stacked sky high that they’ll “do later.” Ugh. Sorry, dad, I understand now. (kmm91)