What would you have told your younger self?

MiddyMum

1. Go ahead and be a nurse, and ignore your mum. Being a nurse is a valuable, rewarding career.
2. Ignore your mum when she says, people will respect you only if you become a doctor.
3. Going out with a man twice your age at 16 is a very bad move. Seek a counsellor.
4. You are stronger than you think.
5. Learn what the meaning of love truely is, before jumping into bed with men you don't even like.
4. Stop seeking validation from other people.
5. It's not your fault that you didnt receive any love in your childhood.

Taadaa

Don't spending money on the so called latest must haves. They won't make you happy. in fact, they will make you very unhappy when you realise how much interest you get charged.

Don't obsess about your weight. It will only make you unhappy, which will lead to comfort eating..and more weight. Size 14 really isn't that bad!

Enjoy yourself now but dont forget about the future.

Be grateful for what you have, always.

LisaLou1982

To add to what i forgot

As much as you want to believe him when he tells you hes left his gf for you, Loves you, and wants to be with you but it will take a bit of time - trust your gut instinct and dont get involved. He does turn out to be the liar you feared he was but didnt want to see.

When your friends and family dont like your partner, there is always a reason. They can see the things that you cant. Listen to them.

We all make mistakes - learn from them. The first time.

And probably something that is my biggest regret - ask as many questions as possible. Especially when it comes to your family. What were their memories, experiences etc when they were growing up? The day will come when they are no longer there to ask and there will be no way to get the answers you so desperately want.

Saturnalia

That my parents were right when they told me to wait a while before sleeping with a new partner. Not because there is anything wrong with sex but because it clouds your judgement and lust can be so easily mistaken for love! Wait and see how he treats you - is he ok with your decision or trying to pressure you? Does he treat you like a person he likes and enjoys being with? Does he stay in contact often and call when he says he will, etc?

Besides, the anticipation is fantastic and you'll never get that time back :-)

That (some) men (and probably some women too) will be as flaky as you allow them to be. If you put up with being messed around you're telling them it's okay to do it, that you are ok with being disappointed, and don't cry six months down the line when they are still mucking you around.

MiddyMum

lostinrates wrote: »

Forget the course, get into the best uni you can what ever the subject.

Just out of interest, why would you have told yourself this? I am about to submit my ucas application soon. One uni is a dream uni, I exceed the requirements but it is at Kings College London and if I go there, I will be a very broke student. Although the uni is amazing (I am 25 by the way)

Hodge4ever

• Keep in touch with friends
• Pay attention and listen in French/German lessons, having another language is useful and not 'a waste of time' (v. jealous of anyone who's bi (or more) lingual)
• Don't be afraid to say what you think, it's O.K to be wrong

pinkduvetdiva

You may not be the prettiest girl in the class now, but wait till you get to 34 - you'll look 10 years younger and still get asked for ID from time to time!
Don't start craving what other people have - it's not worth it.
You will get a boyfriend.
Pass GCSE maths!
You can sing - ignore the others and pursue it!

virgo149

* Embrace every opportunity you are given - learning to ski would have been so much easier as a 16 year old.

* At 17, it really isn't love.

* Smoking is not cool and takes a very long time to give up - and costs you a fortune.

* Understanding Trigonometry really will make no difference to you - ever!

* As a general rule, it really is not what you know, but who you know.

ross007

Is she the right one to marry.

sheilds

Look after your teeth is a great piece of advice as well as looking after your skin and feet-male or female
Learn to swim
Learn to drive
Learn a language
Read the instructions-properly!
You're time enough thinking about marriage when you're 30
Go for that course you've been thinking about-knowledge is power
Listen to people
Have faith in yourself-you can do it:)