My Mother's Words of Wisdom-For Your Reading Pleasure
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Love
"Alot of people need to know the difference between being in love with someone and loving someone. I may love my ex-husband for giving me a beautiful daughter but I am not in love with him."
Life
"Life, well that just beats the alternative."
Work
"I say that if you got to be at your job, make the most of it. If you're in a bad mood you make others be in a bad mood and it doesn't make your job any better."
Family
“After God, family comes first, no matter what. But, your spouse should always come before your adult children in taking sides, because they are with you for life. You move away from your parents, your children move away from you, and your husband is your life partner. Well, some children anyways. Love you honey.” (Wow she’s hilarious)
Men
“Majority of men are pigs. If you’re not, you’re a liar. But, that’s ok. I mean, if men weren’t pigs they would be boring. But there is a difference between pigs and creeps. You women out there know what I’m talking about.”
Women
“I’ve always said, women should not NEED a man in their life, they should WANT a man to share their life with. I have been alone, but never lonely. Woman should love themselves first, and always be yourself. I learned that the hard way.”
Children
“Oh, I have A LOT on children. Being a single parent the majority of my daughter’s life, I never liked spoiled brats, would not allow it. I believe children need a spanking every now and then. Like the saying, spare the rod, spoil the child. As my father put it, either they cry now, or you cry later. No matter how old you are, you never disrespect your parents. Children should not be given everything they want, they should earn it. Makes them appreciate it more when they do get it.”
Sex (shudder)
“I like that saying; a lady on the streets, but a tiger in the bedroom. If you want a healthy relationship with your spouse or significant other, NEVER BE AFRAID TO SAY WHAT YOU WANT. A real man will want to please you as much as he is pleased.” (FYI, yes I am grossed out right now)
“One final note: Never judge someone until you have been in their situation.”
Phil Plasma 9 months ago
All good advice, the tip about family certainly makes sense, our children will eventually move out (for those of us, like me, who still have children at home). Voted up and useful.