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What is the best advice you could give to a 21 year old?

Edit: I’m 22 now 😊
OceanGuy33 · 51-55, M Best Comment
wait at least 7-8, 10 years to get married. you change a lot in your 20s. during that time, educate yourself you whatever level you want. travel your butt off it will exponentially increase your education. learn to play music if you want, or basket weave. try things out of your norm. establish yourself financially so that you rely on no one. all this makes you interesting. then.. if you happen to run into a partner who compliments you consider it. you'll be prepared for it either way.

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@faith2hope4love ty 💜💜
faith2hope4love · 56-60, F
Your welcome!!😊
faith2hope4love · 56-60, F
@SW-User Thank you for BA!!😊🧡
Don't let that loser have your heart. There are plenty of fish in the sea.
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@GreenGoddess so true lol
TeirdalinFirefall · 31-35, M
Next year you'll be in the 22-25 age bracket, and then when you reach 26 you'll hit the 26-30 bracket and get so annoyed because people will start thinking you're like 30.
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@TeirdalinFirefall don’t remind me 😭
but yes it’s weird how your age range determines how you’ll be treated
TeirdalinFirefall · 31-35, M
@SW-User Tempted to hide my age and just say 26 whenever people ask me, I'm still essentially the same Teirdalin as when I was 25 personality-wise. lol
KioCo · M
Don't buy into the bullshit that you should be looking to have fun in your 20s, focus on work and you'll have fun for the rest of your life rather than just one decade
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@KioCo 👌
antonioio · 70-79, M
Don't get excited or upset over things in life
Life is the same as putting water in a bucket
It will eventually find its own level
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@antonioio Haha well said, the baby in your profile pic looks adorable btw
antonioio · 70-79, M
@SW-User my grandson
He is 5 now
Mugin16 · 46-50, M
Don't think you have all the time in the world. Time flies. Use it wisely.
Mugin16 · 46-50, M
@SW-User You sound like a smart young woman.
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@Mugin16 I have made many stupid mistakes in my life so Im still working on the smart part 😂
Mugin16 · 46-50, M
@SW-User At least you are aware of it.
Just don't give up. Time is your friend not your enemy. All things shall pass.. all things.. you simply must not give up and you'll live to see your greatest current struggles fade away.
Abqfunguy · 56-60, M
Lower your expectations to something that is reasonable and sustainable.
Lower your overhead.
Rely on a lot of short term memory loss.
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@Abqfunguy ty but I’m not sure whether what you said is pessimistic or realistic
Try everything. Be safe, yet have fun. You will grow old and fearful one day. Do not let fears stop you now in your early stages. Be kind to others. But kinder to yourself. Learn from your mistakes. And get educated now. Don't settle for any man or woman early. Never settle. Because you deserve the best love. All of this is for starters, QueenOfQuirk.
@SW-User I love how you are so young and yet so enlightened. I see you here and I reflect upon how you learn so much. And you say how you feel too. It is not easy nor common for someone your age to be this way. Bravo for your having the confidence and the courage to be you here and, I feel, there. I am happy to share my knowledge and my experience with anyone who wishes to hear it. Never stay in an unhappy relationship because you feel obligated by the length of time that has passed. I did and I spent so many years lacking and being unhappy. People think they have plenty of time. In reality, years pass rapidly whether one is happy or not. Why not spend them happy and exploring and learning on life? That's another message I want people to know. Learn. Grow. Evolve. Thank you for brightening my day, QueenOfQuirk. I like you. Going to add you to my circle so I can be nearer you too. *smiles*
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@PoetryNEmotion Thank you so much, your comment made my day because I truly am working on myself now as I don’t want to be a prisoner to my circumstances anymore, I will always remember your advice, and likewise, I added you back (:
@SW-User I have a couple of good people your age in my inner circle. Keeps my outlook younger too. Thank you for being real. I do cherish you.
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Wait til you are 25- 30 to get married. Get your education as soon as possible! Be able to support yourself if need be. Don’t listen to his words but listen to his actions, they speak loudly if you listen to them. Watch how he treats his mother, elderly people and children. Watch how he acts under pressure. Make sure he is your friend before you marry him. All good advice. PS I recommend long engagements to really know him!
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@SW-User I never really thought of observing how people act under pressure, really valuable advice, tyvm you’re very wise ✨
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@SW-User I got wise afer making my mistakes... and trust me that a year of dating is not long enough! If you really know him and still like him, you can make it! It’s the best advice I have to offer anyone. 🤗😍
life is not fair
happiness and pain are both transitory
you don't get out of life alive - don't take it all so seriously
JammieDodgerHeart · 26-30, F
Don't worry about it, it'll go so quickly anywho, life is fleeting :P just enjoy it at whatever age 😁
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
Learn not to care what other people think.

If you want to accomplish something, don't stop working at it.

Never allow people to disrespect you by lying to you or abusing you. You have to always be willing to walk away.

Don't waste your time trying to argue with people who are never going to accept your point of view.

Love yourself. Be content in your own skin.

Be kind to everyone you meet.
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@DunningKruger So on point, thank you
midnightsun · 26-30, M
Give up on everything in life except our goal. No obligations to friends, people and family unless you decide to give them your time. 21-25 are the most important years in terms of work. You can always party after you get older too.

If you did nothing except a few mindless jobs and partying then you're fucked. It's like building muscle on your body. It gets harder and harder as you age.
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@midnightsun lol ty but I’ve never lived the partying lifestyle either way
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You seem really wise and probably should be advising me... but i guess the main thing that i could suggest it to look after your health, save some money for later on when everything turns to crap, and most of all have fun and don't turn into a super serious person.
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@SW-User loool ty but yeah I think it comes down to having enough savings without which I can’t do anything else you mentioned
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@SW-User Yeah, sadly everything comes down to money. Hope the future works out for you though :)
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Eat cereal. You'll get hench
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@SW-User im already hench af 💁🏻‍♀️
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@SW-User you is be weak gurl. You claimed to be cute
PurpleStar · 26-30, F
That's easy ... don't cling to life.
If you're on the edge, push yourself over it. Don't try to fight it, it's not worth it and it's not gonna get better.

On the same note, live life, don't work up to live a life that might not be there.
All roads end up in the same spot.

Other really dark but kind of interesting things ... :D
Darkchocolate · 31-35, M
Life is not a race but a marathon so be patient
Don't get disconnected from nature.
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Don't do it
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@SW-User do what?
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@SW-User That is entirely up to ones imagination ;)
luctoretemergo · 61-69, M
Stay 21 - if that's not an option...blink and you'll be 30 so focus: love, life, career, balance. People my age had some good F-off years where we could screw around. Your generation doesn't really have that option. Have fun - but seriously - think about the future!...but have fun too! :)
Disposal · 36-40, M
don't get married too young.
Carver · 31-35, F
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
Have a plan and keep moving forward. Listen to trusted mentors but make your own decisions. Trust your decisions.
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Ty Sara 😊
NudistsintheUK · 41-45, M
Depend how cool a 3sum sounds if its with two guys one of them will be jealous
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@NudistsintheUK with your username, I should have known
NudistsintheUK · 41-45, M
@SW-User never with family lol
snofan · M
Don't try to be who you THINK people want you to be.
Be YOU.
Those who are best for you will be drawn to you
goliathtree · 56-60, M
get off the couch and do something productive.
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@goliathtree so you seriously think all 21 yos do is sit on a couch? Lmaooo
goliathtree · 56-60, M
@SW-User ok then...get out of bed and do something productive.
Theandyb · 36-40, M
Life is short.Do what you wanna do as long as it doesn't hurt yourself or others.
SteelHands · 61-69, M
Don't be a bartender that teaches science or a politician that teaches kindness.
Cannabro · 36-40, M
Drink with friends only never alone and don’t gamble
LucyFuhr · 56-60, F
Spend less time online and more time on life.
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AngelKrish · 26-30, M
Eat healthy + do workout + stay focused!
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Be true to yourself, be who you are.
Follow your bliss.
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Well, I'm not even 21 yet 😂
MegumiTakani13 · 36-40, F
Do not get into debt
StraCat · 41-45, M
Brace yourself...
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Ian123 · 61-69, M
Enjoy yourself while you are young

 
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