experience, if your parents are
constantly telling you something is off about that boy or girl
you brought home, you should probably pay more heed to their
words than an eye roll or flippant “you just don't
want me to grow up”. They know. Their keen
judgment is like a sixth sense. None of the subtlest warning
signs that you've been too carelessly infatuated to see
have escaped their notice. Nine out of ten times they
aren't saying your new friend is giving off toxic vibes out
of jealousy or selfishness or pure spite; they've sensed
something sinister beneath the smile and manners, and
they're telling you for your sake. Not so they can ruin
your life and keep you all to themselves and ensure you
don't get any. They only want to protect and guide you, and
they deserve more credit for their efforts than condescending
disbelief and disregard. Take their well-intentioned advice
into consideration now, and you could possibly spare yourself a
world of disappointment and hurt later. I've learned
‘mother knows best’ the hard
way.
