22 Things Your Mom Said That You Only Understand Now

Remember when you were a teenager and thought your mom was wrong about everything? Well, now that you’ve grown up you understand that her advice was often correct, and that if you had listened to her, everything would have been so much easier.

In adolescence we believed that we were the owners of reason and breaking the rules imposed by our parents was something extremely fun and challenging. After all, at this time of our lives we want to live on our own and learn from our mistakes.

If you identify with this situation, check below some phrases repeated tirelessly by our mothers and that today make more sense than you would like. Take advantage of this moment and value the experiences lived and the lessons learned:

1. When she told you to drink more water and eat vegetables

At the time this seemed like torture, but today you see that water and good nutrition are not only allies for health but also prevent premature aging. And wasn’t she right about that all along?

2. When she told you to wear a long-sleeved shirt when you go out

Okay, okay. A blouse could ruin the look. But are you going to say you didn’t get cold because you didn’t dress up? Of course, without losing the pose.

3. When she told you to take an umbrella because it was going to rain

She might not be the “weather woman,” but she always got it right. Although a rain shower helped to renew energy!

4. When she told you to take pills for cramps before your period

Did you know that every month, before the start of menstruation, the colic monster would attack, but I didn’t listen when she said to take the medicine before starting the pain session. Result: excruciating pain, inconsolable crying, and you admitting she was right.

5. When she told you not to talk with your mouth full

And that’s when good manners began to be taught. As well as the thank you, the excuse me and the excuse me. Besides, this was a disgusting habit, wasn’t it?

6. When she told you to be nice to your brothers

Okay, brothers were made to “roast” our patience and fighting with them was their favorite pastime. But in the hardest times they were all you had.

7. When she told you to be superior and not to fight

All you wanted was to retaliate for the insults of that girl who made your life in high school hell, but she always said that it didn’t matter if you were right, if you didn’t fight back and be superior, in the end you would prove your worth. And once again she got it right.

8. When she told you to focus on your studies and not your social life

Once again her mother proved she knew better. Although not the most fun option, by focusing on studies you would build a solid future and your social life would follow the natural course of life. It certainly wouldn’t happen if it were the other way around…

9. When she told you that that friend didn’t deserve so much trust

Yes, apparently mothers have a radar that detects the fakes on duty. And since you didn’t hear her, you only discovered that friendship was unidirectional when you caught that “friend” flirting with her crush.

10. When she told you that boy that girls drooled over was not a good thing

It doesn’t matter if he was handsome or good at talking. In the end, his mother was right and she was the one who consoled you after the cat showed its claws and all its stupidity.

11. When she told you to have breakfast

After adamantly refusing and skipping this meal, you regretted not having listened to that monstrous midmorning hunger.

12. When she told you to go to bed early

This was the most irritating piece of advice. After all, you loved chatting with friends via the internet, or watching that movie you couldn’t miss. But he would agree by the time he woke up the next day and could barely keep his eyes open.

13. When she told you that everything would pass

At that moment when you were crying over the heartbreak you had suffered, this was what you least wanted to hear, since love was too big to be overcome. Now tell me, do you still remember that boy’s name?

14. When she told you that a good friend is better than a lot of bad friends

Your mother knew that good friends can be counted on the fingers. Okay, at that time all you wanted was to be part of the most popular group in high school. So, have you seen any of them around?

15. When she told you to invest in comfortable shoes

All you wanted is to rock those gorgeous heels you just bought. Unfortunately, by the end of the night, your feet weren’t so happy with you.

16. When she told you not to wish you were an adult so fast

His biggest wish was to finish his studies, work and be able to live his life buying what he wanted and without giving satisfaction to anyone. Today you know that life is not that easy and you wish that time would go back to the phase where paying bills and daily work were not necessary.

17. When she told you to apply sunscreen

You hated wasting time that could be enjoying the sun with friends and having to spread the sunscreen. But in addition to preventing sunburn, your skin today thanks you for not having premature aging.

18. When she told you to speak I love you to the people you cared about

You thought this was totally unnecessary, but today you realize that life goes by so fast and often loved ones are no longer present.

19. When she told you not to be jealous

While your friend had just bought the pair of sneakers you wanted and you don’t even have the time to get your own, this advice was hard to apply. Today you realize that there will always be people with more conditions, just as there are people with less.

20. When she told you you could do whatever you wanted

As a person who always believed in you, your mother always told you that it was possible to achieve anything you wanted, as long as there was dedication. Today you have great self-esteem and a well-structured life thanks to her.

21. When she told you that you couldn’t have those R$200.00 pants

Even knowing that the trend of the piece was fleeting and soon I wouldn’t wear it anymore. Despite wanting to destroy your pants, today you understand the value of money and are grateful that your mother did not encourage the fleeting “investment”.

22. When she told you to treat others as you would like to be treated

This is sage advice which has helped you to be a better human being. After all, empathy is a concept that must be applied at all times and to all people.

Knowing that your mother was right, enjoy and run thank her for always being there for you, helping to make you the person you are today!