81 Important Lessons I Will Teach My Daughter As She Navigates Her Life

22. He won’t make excuses.

23. He’ll always be honest with you…

24. And he will make other girls jealous of you, not vice versa.

25. He’s the only man worth your tears, but he’d never make you cry in the first place.

26. And if you discover that women tickle your fancy more than men, I will always be happy as long as you are.

27. Some days, life is gonna rough you up a bit, but it will leave you stronger, more appreciative, more compassionate, and wiser.

28. Beautiful people do not just happen — life is all about the experience.

29. Never, ever waste your time regretting. 

30. Focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.

31. Never wait for a “sign,” just do it.

32. Never confuse Facebook messaging for romance.

33. Hate kills the soul.

34. You can’t win with a lot of authority figures. Listen, smile, agree. And then do whatever you were going to do, anyway.

35. Always consider the source. 

36. People are shady.

37. Never follow rules people have cultivated to play it safe.

38. Take risks. I promise you’ll be okay.

39. The only way to have a life that you enjoy living is to push yourself to take risks to be happy.