Women Over 50 Share The Best Advice For Women In Their 30s

"Don't abandon your friends just because you got married."

Getting older comes with plenty of lessons that nobody can really teach you ahead of time, but it doesn't mean you can't learn from people who have already lived through them. User Specialist-Cicada121 on Reddit asked, "Women in your 50s, what's the most important piece of advice you would give to women in their 30s?" and the advice covers everything from relationships and careers to health and happiness: 1.

"Take care of your hips—work on mobility, strengthen the supporting muscles, and address imbalances. Nobody tells you how important this is until both hips need replacing." 2. "Please floss.

Floss every single day. I am the Ghost of Dentist Visits Future and I'm here to tell you what your bills are going to be like if you don't." 3. "My biggest regret, is how much time I spent worrying when it accomplished nothing except making me miserable.

Don't worry so much." 4. "Learn to love being in your skin, no matter what it looks like. Your hair may change color or fall out, wrinkles will appear, and your health may change.

Practice being kind to yourself now." 5. "Get out and do things. Experience life.

Read. Let go of people who don't support or care about you. Volunteer.

Go for walks. It's your life — live it well." 6.

"I'm 58, and my best advice is to move your body. It doesn't have to be intense exercise — just keep moving. Life will be much easier if you stay active and flexible."

7. "Contribute as much as you can to your retirement accounts. Plan ahead. The decades pass faster than you think."

8. "Cherish your libido. Menopause can change it dramatically, and you may missing having it when it's gone."

9. "It's OK to be 30 and not married. It's OK to be 50 and not married.

Your life is your own." Related: "People Are Secretly Confessing Their Own Deathbed Confessions" 10. "Don't abandon your girlfriends just because you start a family.

One day your kids will be grown, and you may find yourself incredibly lonely. Nurture your friendships." 11.

"Never pass up an opportunity to pee." 12. "Rethink your relationship with alcohol.

If you don't drink, don't start." 13. "Educate yourself about perimenopause because it can hit out of nowhere.

Talk to your doctor so you understand your options and aren't caught off guard." 14. "Start weight training now.

Your older body will thank you." 15. "Don't stay for the kids.

Leave for the kids." Related: "32 Disturbing Secrets People Shared From Their Past Jobs" 16. "Wear shoes that support your body.

Flats with no arch support, flimsy flip-flops, and sky-high heels can all cause problems later." 17. "Not everyone will like you.

That is not a failing on your part. It's just the way it is, and that's OK." 18.

"Trust your instincts. You don't need proof to leave a situation if your gut is telling you something is wrong." 19.

"Travel, and never stop learning. Try new things and make new friends." 20.

"If your parents are still alive and gave you a wonderful childhood, spend time with them. When they're gone, you'll remember the time you didn't spend together." 21.

"Start taking a multivitamin now. It's so much easier to maintain healthy levels than to correct a deficiency later." 22.

"Don't stay married to someone who sucks." 23. "Slow down and get off your phone.

Youth doesn't last forever, so take the time to enjoy it while it's here." 24. "It's never too late to get an education."

25. "Don't have children because society pressures you to." 26.

"Wear sunscreen." 27. "Lotion.

Every day. Everywhere." 28.

"Never be financially dependent on a man." 29. "Wear earplugs at loud concerts."

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