long, but worth it...
I'm 17.
Older than most here, and I wish I could help all the girls on witty.
I wish someone would have told me at 12 and 13 that - - -
•The a m a z i n g boy you have a crush on in 7th grade is not gonna be the boy you marry. Don't stress so much.
•You aren't in love with the guy that you "date" for a week. Don't let him make you cry. Save those tears for the boy that'll come along that becomes your best friend, and stays with you for months, even years. [it will happen!]
•Don't let people make you beileve marajuana is bad for you. It's not. I could go on and on about this...
But don't try it either... [you'll probaly like it too much.]
•Don't give up your innocence at such a young age. Later down the road, you will regret it. That's the only thing that is 100% yours. The boy you give it to has to be special.
•Freshman year in high school is very impotant! Don't party the entire time, and slack off. If you fail, you'll be so upset with yourself the year after.
•Don't EVER, and I mean ever, back stab your best friend. That girl will be very much needed through the high school years.
•Always tell those that you love that you love them, frequently. It's true one night can change everything. You never know if they'll be there tomorrow.
•Drinking and driving isn't smart, no matter how good you think you are.
•HAVE FUN while you are young! Don't waste time worrying about that boy that cheated, or that girl calling you a slut. 3 years from now, that boy will probaly have an STD and that girl will be pregnant. Ha.
•Getting older has it's perks, like freedom, driving, parties, REAL love... but it also means jobs, payments, deadlines, finals, college apps, careers, and about 10x as much stress as you have now.
[And last, but definatly not least...]
•Judging people is all around BAD. Being rude, hateful, or mean is BAD. How you treat people will determine your reputation whether you know it or not. One compliment can make someone's day, one insult can end someone's life. You never know what people are dealing with, so don't be the one to push them over the edge.
Growing up sucks and is amazing all at the same time. I just hope I can help some girls save themselves some heartache that I had to expeirence through the process.
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