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What advice would you give to a young girl?

52 replies

JamSandle · 06/05/2023 22:09

The sooner you can appreciate your worth, feel comfortable to say no and embrace your one precious life, the happier you'll be.

The world will have its opinions, pressures and struggles, but enjoy the way you choose :)

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JamSandle · 06/05/2023 22:09

Don't fear aging.

Don't waste your youth worrying about being old one day. Enjoy your life :)

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Peppermint81 · 06/05/2023 22:10

Be true to yourself

cocksstrideintheevening · 06/05/2023 22:11

The same advice as I'd give to a young boy, chase your dreams. Aim high.

Cheezecake · 06/05/2023 22:17

No is the most important word you will ever learn in your life.

JamSandle · 06/05/2023 22:18

It's not your job to make everyone happy.

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AngryGreasedSantaCatcus · 06/05/2023 23:19

If you're not sure, the right answer is no , especially when it comes to relationships but it can apply to many things.

IHateFlies · 06/05/2023 23:30

People's actions show you what they're really like. Don't always believe their excuses or what they say.

Don't waste your time looking at other peoples lives on your phone. Go live yours.

RuthW · 06/05/2023 23:43

Never rely on any else financially

HorribleNecktie · 06/05/2023 23:47

Go for the eyes and the balls.

MuchTooTired · 06/05/2023 23:49

RuthW · 06/05/2023 23:43

Never rely on any else financially

This. Absolutely this.

And along a similar financial vein, pay in to your pension as soon as you start working, save as much money as you can every month, have a running away fund and maintain your credit score.

Basically, look after yourself financially with you as number 1, because that lovely man you meet might not be so delightful when the babies come, or you split.

JamSandle · 06/05/2023 23:51

Would 100% agree about having your own money. Your money is your freedom.

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1dayatatime · 07/05/2023 11:32

Play a team sport

onefinemess · 07/05/2023 12:39

Floss.

Above all else, look after your teeth.

You can live like a tramp, be filthy, sleep in a bin for years on end, as long as you've brushed properly, it only takes a shower and a change of clothes to sort you out.

But if you've neglected your teeth, you can't shake off your past with a quick visit to the bathroom.

Thehonestybox · 07/05/2023 12:47

You dont exist for the pleasure of guys. Aways prioritise your life, your pleasure and your feelings.

Isheabastard · 07/05/2023 13:09

When you first live together share all the chores 50/50.

Pay into your own pension pot.

Insist on being an equal in a relationship.

LawksaMercyMissus · 07/05/2023 13:26

Don't mistreat your body/abuse your health

MaryDoll84 · 07/05/2023 13:35

Comparison is the thief of joy..the only person you should compete with is yourself

Treat people the same way they treat you

Look at people's actions, not their words as talk is cheap

Wear spf 50 every day and never use sun beds!!!

queenofarles · 07/05/2023 13:56

Don’t over pluck your eyebrows,

invest in stocks are as soon as you can,

TreeLine23 · 07/05/2023 14:00

Don't get married.

tailinthejam · 07/05/2023 14:12

Nobody is the boss of you. Nobody has the right to make demands of you that you're not comfortable with, or to make you do things you don't want to do. Nobody has the right to say things to make you feel bad about yourself or guilty about your choices.

You have the absolute right to say no to these people.

Happyher · 07/05/2023 15:28

Start saving early little and often. It will grow in time and help you through difficult times

Buzzinwithbez · 07/05/2023 15:32

Keep doing things that scare you.

Daffodilwoman · 07/05/2023 15:35

Keep your own money, be financially independent. Don’t have children unless you know the man will pull his weight. Give the children your surname and don’t lower your boundaries.
Don't engage with fuckwits, don’t let anyone dampen your dreams.
Aim high.

SweetPetrichor · 07/05/2023 15:56

Stand on your own two feet.

same advice as I’d give a boy.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 07/05/2023 15:59

"Comparison is the thief of joy"