12 Pieces of Wisdom Every Mom Needs to Give Her Daughter Before She Grows Up
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By: Redbook Editors
1. Don’t ask questions you’re not prepared to hear the answer to.
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2. If you have to talk yourself into something, don’t do it, whether it’s buying a sweater or dating a guy who only seems right on paper.
3. You’ll know if someone loves you if they want to hear about your day, even if it was boring.
4. The person you marry should be your friend, but it definitely also matters if you think he’s cute.
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5. Hair grows back.
6. If you’re constantly wondering if someone is actually your friend, chances are that she’s not.
7. Don’t give your love away too easily—it should be earned, respected, and cherished.
8. Lies are hard to keep track of. Tell the truth, if only for your own sanity.
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9. Waxing hurts more than shaving, but it’s better in the long run.
10. Think about what you’d normally ask a guy to do, then learn to do it yourself.
11. No matter how defeated you may feel, hold your head up high and remain secure in yourself. Confidence, confidence, confidence.
12. Loving yourself for you (and all of your flaws) is the prerequisite to any successful relationship, be it friends, a significant other, your own children, or at work.
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