My mom taught me that we have three things that are essential to our well being: coffee, wine and chocolate. Without those essentials, we would be in serious trouble. —Annie, 21

Momism #1: Never go cheap on shoes or bras. #2: Find a job where you’re excited to wake up every morning. #3: Don’t jump off rocks, bridges or cliffs, even if all the cool kids are doing it. (I learned that one the hard way.) —Leslie, 22

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My mother on dating: Taste different kinds of plates. —Delilah, 27

You can never say “I Love You” too many times. —Breanne, 14

If you’re not happy with yourself then the other people around you are not going to be happy. Good things happen to good people. I always trust people until they give me a reason not to. I always try to forgive somebody at least once. You can’t trust people unless you are trustworthy. —Kimberley, 44

The best advice is to never let someone drive off without saying “I love you”. Even if you're mad, sad, broke, aggravated, anything, always say “I love you”. You can't say it too much. —Pam, 49 (Pam’s husband died in a car accident—so this advice is as heartfelt and sincere as it gets; you never know when that person you love won't come back home.)

Don’t cry over anything that can’t cry over you. —Jennifer

When it comes to having a successful relationship, having trust is the most important thing. You will never be able to change someone. They have to be willing to change themselves. —Ann, 24

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My mom has always told me to find a career I am passionate about; she set a great example. I am in law school now and I couldn't be happier, thanks to my mom—best advice. —Jalayne, 24