“Plan for retirement, but life has no guarantees.
“Never wed on a whim.
Twenty-eight days after my husband’s and my first date, we got married.
d8mach
3.
“I wish I’d known that love is not how it’s portrayed in movies.
I thought it was supposed to be turbulent and dramatic, but no.
Love is kind, happy, and gentle.
It’s better to move on.”
mishybp73
5.
“This isn’t life-altering advice, but just take care of your skin.”
“Value your education and aim for success.
Anonymous
7.
You will be kinder, and she’ll be thankful for it.
“Stay away from toxic people.
“you gotta be the most important person in your life!
It doesn’t matter if you’re married, have children, if you’re a caretaker, etc.
you’re gonna wanna prioritize yourself!
It’s okay to tell people no no one is entitled to an explanation.
Don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm.
It’s not being selfish; it’s practicing self-love.
Without it, you’ll eventually burn yourself out and be of no use to anyone.”
PsycWench
11.
“Go to the doctor if you should probably.
Speaking of my uncle, guess what?
It’s okay for men to cry too.
Yes, real men DO cry!”
“Live within your means and save money for the future.
Also, cherish the time you have with your loved ones.
Life is fleeting, and our time here is finite.
You never know when it will be the last time you see someone.”
beatfarmer
13.
“Plan for retirement, but life has no guarantees.
Kathy, 63
15.
Try not to put it off, thinking you’ll tell them later.
I regret not doing this.
I always think that maybe there have been problems that could’ve been prevented had I communicated properly.”
I chose to ignore them because I desired successful outcomes and had high expectations from others.
Forcing or attempting to steer a situation where you meet resistance is never a good choice.
Being true to myself became an acquired mindset.”
Anonymous, 65
17.
“Control your thoughts, especially when you’re around other people.
We are incredible humans who have the power to manifest what we need or desire through our thoughts.
You need a path to go through life, so choose your road.”
“Be mindful of your inner critic and how you treat yourself.
You don’t have to be perfect to be okay.
Everybody has a story; you are one of 8 billion people on this planet.
Everybody wants to be happy and secure, so don’t take yourself so seriously.
We only get one life per customer.
The secret is to get out of self and into others.”
Bill, 52, Ohio
19.
“Try recalling when you remember a stranger, friend, or family member doing something awkward or embarrassing.
I bet you’re able to’t remember many.
Don’t worry or obsess about it, because it’s likely that no one else is.”
“Don’t go into debt with credit cards.
Carrying too much debt is bad for you and your health.”
“Don’t rush into marriage.
Get to know who you are before inviting someone into your life.
Go into a relationship open-minded and with open eyes; don’t lose who you are.
Remember the good, and change the bad to make life better.”
“Do not listen to the voice in your head if it’s negative.
Immediately stop and say what you’re thinking out loud in a positive way.
You will see your life change overnight.
If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change.”
23.Last but not least: “Make memories.
Especially when it comes to events, friends, spouses, kids, and grandkids.
Not all memories are good, but the bad ones tend to fade over time.
For me as a grandparent, my memories are of my kids and my grandkids.
I see all the similarities between them.
I also see a lot of the things that I missed while they were growing up.
So stop and make some memories because they’re all we really have.”
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
