Moms are notorious for telling us what to do in hopes that we won't fall flat on our faces. They really do have our best interest at heart. And what follows when we don't listen? The ever-so-painful "I told you so" when she was right. As much as it pains me to say it, our moms are generally always right. I guess the real question is, why don't we listen to our moms in the first place?
In the end, we always end up screwed when we don't.
1. When she told you that highlights were a bad idea.
Please just trust her this time. Remember middle school? Yeah...she told you. In case you forget, your sixth-grade yearbook photo will always be there to remind you.
2. When she told you to speak out against injustice.
Your mom wants you to kill two birds with one stone. Efficient, mom. She wants to make you a badass and she wants to make you a decent human being. If you see something, say something. And don't forget to stand up for yourself, because having self-respect and respect for others should be your default setting.
3. When she said "boys are just stepping stones."
Lawd. Just go ahead and say OK. Momma knows best and she also knows that @BadBoyMatt2015 is not your soulmate because she learned the hard way that @BadBoyKevin1987 wasn't hers. While there are relationships that can outlast your Naked palette, they're rare and she's just trying to make you understand that nobody crosses the sea of love in one hop.
4. When she said always do your homework.
When you're crying to her about your test grade in hopes that she won't kick your ass, let me tell you, those $2 dollar pitchers are not going to help you pass Econ. You should have just done the damn work.
5. When she explained that trust is earned.
Sometimes they actually use those words, but most of the time they make you figure it out for yourself. You'll know that's happened when you start telling her about someone lying to you and she says, "Ummm hmmm, that's really disappointing, isn't it?"
6. When she told you that your awkward guy friend will become super hot.
I don't even know how they predict this, but they are always right. Just help yourself and listen because you will totally miss out and the next thing you know, you're solo at a date social talking to a guy on a hoverboard with a GoPro strapped to his chest.
7. When she sent you bomb ass links to look at.
You'll be all like "OMG my mom is so annoying with all these links. Why is she always texting me?" Don't open them and you will miss out on the newest Nick Jonas song and you'll be more pissed than when you missed out on your now-super-hot awkward friend. True story people.
8. When she told you that manners count.
Gah, all those times that my mom complained about me sitting with my legs open or putting on my elbows on the tables, about yes ma'am, no sir, please and thank you...people really do notice that stuff and in this world where we're not quite adults, it can make a difference.
9. When she told you NOT to wash something.
Your baggy sweater will turn into a crop top. Come on y'all, they've been doing our laundry for years. Moms' Laundry Level: Expert.
10. When she told you to "own your sh*t."
If I had only learned this sooner. Being your own person is not a crime, it's probably the best thing that she's attempted to shove down your throat. You'll be great. You'll fail. You just have to acknowledge that it's all you. So be that ballsy, coo-coo, hippy dippy savage that you are. You go, Glen Coco.
11. When she told you to pay your own way.
Want to blow your date's mind? Insist on buying your own dinner. If you pay your own way, you don't owe anybody anything. Somehow this also applies to things that have nothing to do with money. Nice trick, mom.
12. When she told you that happiness is a lifestyle.
Our mommas tend to be the sunshine of our lives, so it's only natural that they push the idea of happiness onto us every chance they get. Unfortunately and annoyingly, they are right. Don't let anyone steal your sunshine. Live happy, breathe happily. Find the light and stand in it for the rest of your beautiful little life.
13. When she told you to always be kind.
Just because Alex was rude to you does not mean that you need to be rude back. You could have saved yourself so much energy if you would have only listened and just said, "bless your heart."
So I guess, all in all, the moral of the story is listen to your damn mom.
