What's the Best Advice Your Mom Has Given You?

May 3, 2010

Moms give some of the best advice. That's probably because they have years of experience on us as well as our best interests in mind.

Whenever I'm upset about something, my mom tells me to figure out what actions I can take to improve the situation. It might seem obvious, but her advice to worry about myself and not the things I can't control has helped save my sanity many times.

In honor of Mother's Day (don't forget it's this Sunday!), I want to know the best advice your mother has given you. It will hopefully make all of us a little wiser.

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RoaringSilence 3 years 1 week

"There isn't black and white in the world.. only shades of gray."

Hiding55 3 years 2 weeks

"Life isn't fair" and "If you want something done right, do it yourself." Oh! The best one has to be "Don't ever rely on a man."

buzzlightgirl 3 years 2 weeks

Don't ever cry over a man!

buzzlightgirl 3 years 2 weeks

Don't ever cry over a man!

nancita 3 years 2 weeks

"Anytime anyone wants to do shooters, it's a bad idea." Shooters = shots of liquor. It's even more profound when delivered in my mom's Mississippi accent. And she's totally right.

hautehelena 3 years 2 weeks

"take that crap off your face! you look your best natural."

Bettye Wayne 3 years 2 weeks

My mom gave me very little useful advice- her favorites were... "You can survive anything as long as you know it's temporary" -well duh, but what about when it ISN'T temporary? Does that mean you can't survive it? And- "Treat others as you want to be treated" Generally good advice, but- I want to be treated good but some people are pieces of shit and don't deserve to be treated good. I know that's mean, but it's true. She's a kind-hearted person and I love her, but I definitely take after my dad's less-docile side of the family. I don't know how she even puts up with me sometimes. One thing I have discovered, if I have a question about style or cooking, I ask my mom and then do the opposite. She gives terrible advice on that sort of thing and I've ruined a few meals and made a few bad purchases because of it.

Bettye Wayne 3 years 2 weeks

My mom gave me very little useful advice- her favorites were... "You can survive anything as long as you know it's temporary" -well duh, but what about when it ISN'T temporary? Does that mean you can't survive it? And-"Treat others as you want to be treated" Generally good advice, but- I want to be treated good but some people are pieces of shit and don't deserve to be treated good. I know that's mean, but it's true.She's a kind-hearted person and I love her, but I definitely take after my dad's less-docile side of the family. I don't know how she even puts up with me sometimes.One thing I have discovered, if I have a question about style or cooking, I ask my mom and then do the opposite. She gives terrible advice on that sort of thing and I've ruined a few meals and made a few bad purchases because of it.

anabj 3 years 2 weeks

never stay with a man or marry him because you think he is going to change. They never change.

c4rolin3 3 years 2 weeks

(ok can sugar please block jordaner017 they've commented on everything i've been on today! - grrrr)best advice my mum's ever given me - don't do anything which you'd never want me to find out about.basically - if i'd be ashamed or embarrassed about my mum knowing about it - then i should be ashamed of having done it in the first place. it's important to have self respect - in a sort of wwjd - wwmd!!x

c4rolin3 3 years 2 weeks

(ok can sugar please block jordaner017 they've commented on everything i've been on today! - grrrr) best advice my mum's ever given me - don't do anything which you'd never want me to find out about. basically - if i'd be ashamed or embarrassed about my mum knowing about it - then i should be ashamed of having done it in the first place. it's important to have self respect - in a sort of wwjd - wwmd!!x

postmodernsleaze 3 years 2 weeks

Me neither, Kadbunny. But if this same post comes around for Father's Day, I'd be able to write a novel :)

3 years 2 weeks

"Unless someone caught you with it inside you, deny everything!!" LOL I love my mom

jazzytummy 3 years 2 weeks

Do for others out of the goodness in your heart, and never expect others to do for you what you do would do for them, or you will be disappointed.

girlgreen 3 years 2 weeks

if you mess with trash, you'll get your hands dirty!! actually she says "if you mess with trash, it'll get in your eye" but i thought i'd clarify. LOL

KadBunny 3 years 2 weeks

Heh. :( I'm jealous. My mom and I have never had a heart-to-heart. Ever. Not even remotely close.

KadBunny 3 years 2 weeks

Heh. :( I'm jealous. My mom and I have <b>never</b> had a heart-to-heart. Ever. Not even remotely close.

medenginer 3 years 2 weeks

If you want anything in life to work hard and not to depend on others to make you happy.

bellavita214 3 years 2 weeks

Don't sleep around bc no one will take you seriously

GlowingMoon 3 years 2 weeks

As for me, I think I most value my Mom's advice on physical intimacy. She taught me that it's something very special, and to reserve it for someone I truly love, and who loves me back. I think she's right, and her advice has made for a healthy, positive sex life.

soapbox 3 years 2 weeks

"Don't care about what other people think of you. They don't pay your bills."

skigurl 3 years 2 weeks

Stop worrying because everything happens for a reason, and everything will eventually get done!

jadenirvana 3 years 2 weeks

Never drive after fighting with your boyfriend. It's worse than driving drunk!

totygoliguez 3 years 2 weeks

I got teary. My mom has given me so many great advices, but one of the most memorable advices she has given me is to respect and love myself. She has taught me that my biggest duty in life is to make myself happy and not to cry for any guy. I think that this has been one of the best advices she has ever given me. She is so smart beautiful, and just the perfect mom. She has made the mom shoes hard to fill. I love her to death. ( Sorry for this proclamation of love).

fuzzles 3 years 2 weeks

Don't believe Dad. Women can and DO fart.

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