1. “Girls shouldn’t do that.”
2. “The Dave Clark Five are better than the Beatles.”
3. “A tiny bit can’t hurt.”
4. “You look terrific!”
5. “It’s not you. It’s me.”
6. “Relax. Nobody’s gonna vote for Nixon.”
7. “If you breathe correctly, childbirth is not painful.”
8. “You’re the best mother in the whole world!”
9. “You’re the worst mother. Ever. Of all the mothers in the world.”
10. “I guarantee you’ll fall in love with running the way I have.”
11. “Buy it. It’ll make you happy.”
12. “You’ll get over it. Just give it time.”
13. “You look good in pink.” (This one actually turned out to be true.)
Just Left Awkward, Suddenly Approaching Old 
yes to them all. And a couple more I’m not yet ready to share on a public forum 🙂
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me either, Carla. me either!
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I especially liked the childbirth one – those birthing class teachers told fibs!
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Funnyyyyyy. I most disagree with #2. Ha Ha. 🙂
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I have found that #12 is true, almost all the time.
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So funny! I believe I’ve heard a few of these myself!
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I can’t believe that anybody ever said #2. #3 is so true.
I have almost always had a pink living room when I wasn’t living with a man. Somehow I knew in my 20’s it’s the most universally flattering color if the shade is right. And found out that men love it as it puts them to sleep. Used to have to take numbers for naps!
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Funny! Dave Clark who?
Anita
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Trust me, nobody is watching.
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What a funny list. I believed most of them too, Linda!
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Great list! I’d add to mine “You’re never going to be able to do anything you want with having all of those kids.” (I have 7.) I’ve found that what I “want” has evolved…
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I’m with Sharon. #12 usually is true [given enough time], along with its corollary: All fires burn out.
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Welcome back Linda……….love your stories, you always bring a smile to my face.
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Lol what a great topic for a post! Loved them all and I think I was told most the same too.
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We’re all the worst mothers ever! I’ve heard most of these, too. And now, I’m passing along this wisdom (?) to the next generation.
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this post is so amazing, is heart-warming and funny..sharing
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