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reading buttercups thread about what advice would you give, it made me think of the best advice i was ever given ! it was given to me by my dad. it was not to marry my first husband. i ignored it, but dad was so, so right. i married at 20 and divorced at 22. i had i child and a 'bump' and a very large mortgage. but we get through it , dont we. did listen to him more after that, he treated hubby number two like a long lost son ! again dad was right, lol.

i was a single parent for 7 years, when i met my partner i wasn't sure about having a relationship because of very bad hurt before, my mother told me to 'stop being so indepent, and take a chance.' i am pleased to say i did and We are getting married in August :)

I never paid attention to anyone's advice Sue. Just like my son, his eyes glaze over when I, very occasionally, give him words of wisdom! Whoever said Tis a pity that youth is wasted on the young, never said a truer word. XX BC

We all say 'if only' but we can only do what we feel is right at that time, life is not perfect and we learn better from the mistakes we make, even if it is a tough lesson we usually come out of it a better person Janet

congratulations kirsty- it took me an eleven year engagement to make my mind up the second time, but it was the best thing i ever did . janet- i could not agree with you more ! i certainly learned a hard lesson, but a good lesson, lol.

Thanks Sue, i have two step children now as well so i feel very lucky x

Sue, Could have been your advice to stay away from BC. but it,s . If you want your dreams to come true, make sure you don,t oversleep'. happy days

aah - but did you heed my warning me old cup cake ? just to back up the advice i gave you, go look at her reply on the other thread about things you look for in a partner. personnally ,i look for a happy well balanced individual- like your self [ so put 1/2 your dosh in each pocket, lol] and of course, someone who is an early riser........ whoo my dreams might be about to come true !!! watch this space clutterbuck....

If your laptop gets dirty just put it in the washing machine. Thanks Paul Wray!! PMSL becx (with soggy laptop)

pat- i still give my 3 sons that advice- it as always worked !

Sue Plenty of advice given from my mam. Call a spade a spade and not a shovel, Always stick up for yourself, If anyone hits you always hit them back, Never go to bed on an argement. I try and always stick to this advice as it has seen me through some bad times. Sue

bec- i was giggling away this morning thinking of that while i was filling the washing machine, pmsl.... nearly !

The best bit of advice I could give to Sue Smith is .....stop being a snitch....it is very unfeminine.... LOL BC

lol,buttercup, all's fair in love .....

Never throw away dirty water until you have clean. Never go upstairs emptyhanded. [both from my grandmother - you can see the kind of life she had] From my mum - if you are worried about something, don't fret or brood about it. Do everything you can to sort it out and then THINK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE. 99 times out of 100 it will all work out fine. From my dad - most animals are far more frightened of you than you are of them. nell

From my solicitor - never let your heart rule your head. Len

Best bit of advice was when your baby sleeps then so do you, housework will always be there. Now I'm a student midwife and that's the only bit of advice I can give and feel safe saying it (the rest I'm still learning!!) Julie x

When i was a teen, back in the 60s, i had an aunt that liked to give out advice.... 1. Never go looking for love, you will rarely find it. It is something that comes along when you least expect it. (I have found that to be very true) 2. Always listen to your elders when they are giving advice, and even agree with them..... and then do what you feel is right! Sue

Susan - Your first bit of advice is very relevant to me, I shall try and follow it! Thank you becx

The best advice was given to me by mydad when I got married he said never go to bed on a argument always kiss and make up before you go to sleep. Sue