If you're over 40

[inmyslippers]

What advice would you give to women in their 30s

Always ask which publication the article is for.

Oh you cynic

@TimeForTeaAndG

Always ask which publication the article is for.

Haha, brilliant.

Crack on with having your children. Don't wait til late 30s.

My advice would be get a pension, although that would apply for women and men.

I never give advice.

People are individuals. There isn't a 'one size fits all' advice.

@mycatistrans

Crack on with having your children. Don't wait til late 30s.

This. ^

Enjoy it! Your 40s are a time of change - perimenopause, first wrinkles, grey hairs. Make the most of your 30s as you become more invisible as you age (although this can be liberating - I really don't care what people think of me anymore!)

Dont have kids.

Make sure you have a good pension

Don’t stay in a relationship just because you are scared to be alone. Value yourself.

Have a good pension. Really think about whether children is what you want and not just what is expected of you.

Stay true to yourself. Don't compromise.
The one from @TrashyPanda about staying in a relationship just because you are scared to be alone.

Oh, and be prepared for big changes later on.
I found it was after hitting 50 that things really changed for me. Your body starts to say”no” to things that were quite normal before. The menopause is a huge game changer for many women.

One more thing - don’t ignore heavy periods, thinking it’s normal for the menopause. That’s what I did - stupidly. Turned out I had a fibroid the size of a watermelon!

Lose the weight now.

dont become a SAHM, maintain financial independence and ensure your name is on the mortgage.

@TimeForTeaAndG

Always ask which publication the article is for.

Cynic.

My advice to women of all ages: don't read those rubbishy magazines that try and make out someone can give you random advice without knowing anything about you.

Get married before having kids with someone.

Pension. Have children sooner rather than later if you want them. Don’t think short term if you have children - women I know in decent jobs with flexibility are the ones who kept working. Those who said it’s not worth working and we’re sahm found it impossible to come back. Heath - exercise, stay healthy weight before it starts to have long term issues.

Wear spf50 every day.

Get a pension. Look after your skin. Start paying attention to what you eat. Find an exercise regime that you enjoy and establish a regular routine. Decide if kids are in your future and don't put off TTC if that's what you want. Be very particular to whom you hitch your wagon....And don't forget to have some adventures 😀

@Itonlytakesonetree

Lose the weight now.

Yes, this too.

@mycatistrans

Crack on with having your children. Don't wait til late 30s.

I'd say quite the opposite. Wait as long as you can! Do as much travel (Covid-permitting) and frivolous stuff as you can before having children.

Do women in their 30s need advice? In my 20s, yes. But by 30s, surely most people already know the above.

Stop settling for shitty men.

Stop compromising your standards, wants and needs for shitty men.

Stop excusing and justifying poor behaviour and lack of effort from shitty men.

If a man wants to see you, he will. If he’s not calling, he doesn’t want to talk to you. If he’s not arranging dates, he doesn’t want to see you.

Accept it and move on to someone who values your time.