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smccarron1
smccarron1 Posts: 50 Member
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What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?
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  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
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    Don't date that guy, don't go to that first college, start therapy while mom and dad are paying.
  • Dtrmnd86
    Dtrmnd86 Posts: 406 Member
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    Go away to college and get far, far, away from here.
  • LivLovLrn
    LivLovLrn Posts: 580 Member
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    study, just because it doesn't come easy, doesn't mean you won't enjoy it
  • suzi67
    suzi67 Posts: 162 Member
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    It will happen to you, stop thinking it won't!
  • myofibril
    myofibril Posts: 4,500 Member
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    Stay true to yourself.
    Relax.
    Turning down a threesome once can be be put down to nerves. Three separate times is sheer idiocy.
  • Iamfit4life
    Iamfit4life Posts: 3,095 Member
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    Go to college.

    Save that inheritance money from grandpa when he passes, single mom you will need it.

    Push ex-husband to find jobs in New Jersey on his 3rd job search.

    For the love of peter, paul and mary.....work out. Just because you're skinny doesn't mean you always will be.

    Record EVERYTHING rude that bald jerk says to you




    :) That just about covers it
  • moushtie
    moushtie Posts: 371 Member
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    Ask for help now, not in a year's time when your brain fries. And don't worry, in a couple of years you get to leave home for good. It won't always be like this, and you will get through it.
  • Lindaj44
    Lindaj44 Posts: 45 Member
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    Don't date that guy or that guy, study hard and get into a good college.
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
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    Stop being so snobby and try to make a difference in someone's day every day.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
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    Don't room with her, seriously.
  • juleseybaby
    juleseybaby Posts: 712 Member
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    Jules - just put the Doritos down!!!

    Finish college right after high school - who cares if you feel burned out - get it over with!!

    Oh - and sex is not love.
  • sharonsjones
    sharonsjones Posts: 574 Member
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    Don't marry that guy, don't marry that guy!! Stay in school!!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,220 Member
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    Don't marry that guy, learn to enjoy running early, watch out for that hole (breaking your ankle will lead to many more injuries and problems), learn to eat well early and enjoy those fatty foods at special times not every day.
  • mamashatzie
    mamashatzie Posts: 238 Member
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    Buy that Mustang you really wanted because adult responsibilities will be here before you know it.

    Get therapy and learn to love yourself.

    Go to college far away from here.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
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    Don't go to UMW because you got the acceptance letter, hold out 2 weeks for ASU's to arrive and get the hell off the East Coast.
  • _beachgirl_
    _beachgirl_ Posts: 3,865 Member
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    I would not give my 16 year old self any advice! I would not want to change anything because I wouldn't be where I am today with the 4 most amazing kids ever!
  • Iamfit4life
    Iamfit4life Posts: 3,095 Member
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    I would really love to say "don't marry that guy" but I love my little monkeys too much.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
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    Your father will never change. In fact, he gets worse. And it's not your fault.

    Of course, I wouldn't listen...
  • LegzyK
    LegzyK Posts: 172 Member
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    Karen,

    Don't get involved with that loser that you end up wasting half you're life with....pay attention to all the RED Flags!
    Go to Italy with your Grandparents for God Sakes (my biggest regret in life beside the loser) and don't party so much!
    Otherwise...you're fine ...Love yourself <3
  • p0pr0cksnc0ke
    p0pr0cksnc0ke Posts: 1,283 Member
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    COPE with the death of your boyfriend. Do NOT supress it.

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