To be curious what you would tell your 16 yr old self now?

[WannabeNigella]

Just wondered really, if you could just pass on one little nugget of wisdom to yourself at 16, what would it be?

Inspired by a trending topic on Twitter just in case any of you saw it.

Also give up baking - it will only give you a fat arse at 17! x

Tell someone how unhappy you are or you will still be suffering with untreated depression in 15 years time.

The boys that ask you out do really like you, its not some kind of sick joke.

See the world before you have a child, if you don't you will regret it for ever.

Look after your older sister 2 she is not as strong as you think and will need you later on.

Try to understand sister 3, shes not a bitch, she has been through terrible things and that is why she is the way she is (she will become one of your best friends).

STOP SMOKING WEED NOW!

That boy who you're in love with? You will end up married to him. Just not for another 13 years. In the mean time, stop worry about it.

Puppy fat, aka thinking 'strawberry yoghurt slices' are healthy and and that 3 a day is good for you, will drop off once you stop eating the aforementioned strawberry yoghurt slices.

Life isn't as scary as you think it is.

But why, WHY didn't anybody bother to explain to 16-year old me that life is expensive? Why, when I decided to read History of Art at university, did no one say "You'll probably never earn much in the art world." And why, WHY didn't anybody say the same to that boy who is now my husband?

Don't cut yourself a fringe. You don't suit a fringe. Your face is too round.

Don't wear green colour-corrective moisturiser. It doesn't stop people seeing that you are blushing. It just makes you look green.

Don't worry that you're not the coolest kid at school. You can peak too soon. Where is she now? (Rehab, actually, is the answer.)

One day, you'll have a (really badly-paid) cool job that you will love.

You are not fat

You're actually quite pretty.

Your university boyfriend will be a bit of a nob, you are out of his league and he knows it, even if you don't. Don't waste three years on the wanker.

A fairy is never going to arrive and make you a SAHM so put some effort into your career before you have kids, or you'll mess things up big time.

You know that NQT that said "live life to the full, don't listen to what other people think of you, in 10 years time it won't matter" he was actually speaking the truth.

Stop pissing around with silly ideas about being a vet, it ain't gonna happen, go straight to your 2nd career.

Oh and stop drinking so much or you'll have a problem.

Ditch the bf he's an asshole and you deserve so much better than someone who shags around behind your back and bullies you - play the field like your grandmother told you to!

Oh and don't take on 3 part time jobs when you go to uni cos you'll burn out.

Tell X how much he means to you in a 'fatherly' way cos he won't be around much longer :(

Oh and you aren't stupid no matter what your dickhead step father says - you are intelligent and can be whatever you want to be.

1.That boyfriend you've got now? Don't dump him for the weirdo barman.
2.Stay away from the driving instructor. It is neither a good idea to sleep with him or run away from home and move in with him. Your relationship with your parents won't recover.

1. Your Dad is going to die very suddenly in a few years time. Don't give him shit for his mistakes.
2. You will always be in love with HIM. You know who I mean. You will, however meet someone who you will love more in so many different ways.
3. DO NOT sell your instrument to pay for an ill thought out wedding in Vegas. You will regret it bitterly and won't feel whole again until you buy a new one.
4. You are young and thin and beautiful and clever. Make the most of it now.
5. Go to music college.
6. My love, sex does not equal respect nor affection nor love. Learn this lesson now and it will save you a lot of heartache.

don't keep going back he's only using you and treats you like dirt
i will make something of myself never mind what he says
continue with dancing don't give it up for him
tell your best friend how much she means to you before its too late

In 2 years time you're going to meet "ex". Don't go out with him.

Don't go in to that tackle that blows your knee out and if you do don't spend the 8 months out drinking. not being as good at footbal and being fat for 2 years aint fun.

Your mum won't be around for long cherish her
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That life tough but worth it.
Being pregnant at this age was not a complete disaster and that all those saying you were to young to be a mum were wrong.

Be careful what you wish for, even more careful about what you take for granted.

Be more assertive, show some spirit .
Stick up for yourself , say what you you think , don't be afraid to offend people.
Try a few silly things , drink , drugs and casual sex before settling down and being sensible for ever more.
Don't wait too long to have children .
Work out what you would like to do as a career and work towards it , don't drift into a nice , safe job .
Its taken me a long time to realize these things , I wish I had learned them sooner.

And the most important one - Enjoy your relationship with your older sister , value her while you have her . She will die much too young and you should make to the most of her while you have her .

Trust no-one
Be selfish
Offend more people

Don't get that mahoosive tattoo on your back. I know it looks 'AWESOME' now but in ten years you will realise you wasted the best part of your body canvas on a big black squiggle. :-S

At 18 don't get involved with Stuart, he is one of your true friends and he likes you way more than you like him, your friendship will never survive it and you will regret it for a long time to come.
Plus is not that great in bed anyway.

KYLE HAS HAD SEX WITH YOUR SISTER!!!! in fact he took her virginity, in a field, up against a tree, and treated her like poo afterwards. Which you don't find out until 4 months into the relationship.
He is a complete Ahole and he also cheats on you with your friend becca.
He may be cute but he is a dick, don't waste four months of your life on him!!!!

You have some amazing friends who love you because of you, don't try so hard to be what you think they want you to be, they don't care, they love you anyway.

Oh and don't go to greace for that amazing job with Sam next summer, she steals all your money and abandons you, it ends up being a hellish nightmare.

The lottery numbers are....

For the love of god, woman, drop the languages. You're rubbish at them. Do Maths instead. I know it sounds crap, but it's better than the languages. Really.

Don't worry about men at all. There's a fantastic guy waiting for you and he's everything you ever dreamed of and more. He puts all those boys that you're crying over to shame. It is possible to be loved for who you are!

Stop self harming. The scars fade over time, but they'll still be there, and when you look at them, they'll make you sad.

Don't get a flat with either. She's nice at first but if you live with her you'll end up wishing you hadn't.

Oh, and don't bother trying to get mental health help while you live with your dad. That stupid therapist will just make you feel worse.

To not argue with your parents, to appreciate and love them, and tell them this, because they won't be around forever.

Don't cut your hair. You'll get fed up with it in weeks, and it will take months to grow.

Not to pin all your hopes on meeting your future husband at university, because it's not going to happen there or at all. So don't waste time thinking about a wedding you'll never have either.

I'd tell myself:

STOP DOING DRUGS, YOU IDIOT! You'll never be a doctor if you carry on this way!

Be nicer to your mother. You are breaking her heart, and you would know this if you spared a thought for anyone but yourself.

When you are 18 and in love with Byron Lee from history class, ask him on a date. You fancy him, he clearly fancies you but you are both too shy to make a move. You will spend twenty years wondering "what if" if you do not.

I can still remember that boy's soft dreadlocks and beautiful lips. And he was smart, kind and a feminist. WTF was I thinking letting him slip away?

Go with him to America, it might not work.....but if you don't go I promise you will spend the next 25 years wondering what might have been.

Have lots of kids. Everything else is just window dressing.

Don't assume that your beloved bf of a number of years is a rehearsal. He's the real thing and you'll never find anything like this again, so nurture it and don't take it for granted. Because if you don't, someone else will...