Things I wish I had known when I was 20

If only we could go back in time and learn from our mistakes and disappointments. These are some things I had wished I had known when I was 20.
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[@patriciaaldam1562]

Hi Tina I am the same age as you and I find it most of what you said I can agree with. When I was young we never had a telephone or a car and we just accepted it. It wasn’t that long after the war that I was born and a lot of people didn’t have much but we were happy. I think today the young people feel that they must keep up with everyone else, especially with possessions. The days of the innocent childhood has gone which is a shame.❤

[@tinastalktime]

Yes times have really changed

[@Ann-h7v9x]

Hi Tina, So true wish I took time to listen to my parents, it easy until my mum died I listen to my dad and learned about my Italian heritage. He only lasted 8 weeks after my mum. I wish I could spend an hour speaking to them now. Also weight too true carrying too much effects your health now your older. So nice to listen to you xx

[@tinastalktime]

Thank you for watching

[@olivebobo6885]

We didn’t have steam mops and robot Hoovers. Blenders and food processors.

[@tinastalktime]

No and we probably didn’t miss them either

[@davethewife7628]

Hi tina. I would tell myself to speak up and not be pushed into things. Keep up exercise and buy good shoes..look after your feet. I would tell myself to stop worrying and enjoy life val x

[@tinastalktime]

Thanks for the tips! Good shoes are a necessity

[@sandyc5331]

Wise words Tina..❤

[@normacollinson8196]

Hi Tina, some excellent comments from you. When I was a teenager, most of my friends were engaged or married before they were 20. No age at all. I was married at 19 in 1974. It seemed to be the thing to do. I wish that I had experienced more of life before settling down. I should have been far more ambitious for myself. I think I lacked confidence. ❤️xx

[@tinastalktime]

I think that we all did in those days

[@muriel240]

Morning Tina. I'm 74 so I can resonate with you on a lot of things. I remember the insurance man coming, marking your book and taking your money. As I've grown older, I've learned to say no. Why should I do something I don't want to do just to please other people. If it's said in the right way, there shouldn't be a problem. I wish I'd listened to my parents and took notice. Times I've said to myself, they were right. Interesting subject, thank you for sharing xx

[@tinastalktime]

Yes I think we all feel that

[@maryphillips864]

Hi Tina, I agree with all of your wish I'd known questions... apart from the diet one. We all put on weight as we get older, because we become more sedentary as we age, and our genes... which we inherit from our parents... will determine what we will look like as we age. It's true what they say that we become our parents... if you want to know what you'll look like older... look at your mum is a general rule of thumb! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊

[@tinastalktime]

So true!

[@Yorkshireborn52]

I got married when I was 18. In my 20’s I’d have told myself do not jump into a second marriage, stay single for a few years and enjoy that. Also do not leave Yorkshire and go to London. Learn to drive and be more confident and decisive. I’m 72 and a widow. One good thing is I’m just 19 years older than my eldest son and 23 years older than my second so maybe that’s why we’re very close, although sadly not in distance.

[@tinastalktime]

I think we got married so much younger in those days

[@GeordieGrandma]

I remember the insurance man calling when I was young too! Enjoyed the video Tina ❤

[@tinastalktime]

Thanks Karen

[@joancarucci8290]

Hello Tina,,teally great subject,,I would tellmy younger self..Eat more healthy exercise more save for retirement and a big regret, learn to drive.😊

[@tinastalktime]

I think we are all on the same wavelength

[@findingmystyle_x]

Tina I often wonder if any of these beauty products work, I have yet to find the perfect skincare item. Great video 💫

[@tinastalktime]

Yes I agree

[@siantowers1243]

Thank you for a great vlog.I wish I had passed my driving test when I was alot younger ,it was alot easier and cheaper.xx.

[@tinastalktime]

Yes I supposed it was but it stilll seemed expensive in the day

[@kathleenholliday5910]

Hey Tina! I'm of a similar vintage to you, & I would've told my younger self to be more self confident... x

[@tinastalktime]

Yes I agree

[@junewilliams939]

Hi Tina, you are so right in all you have said, we don’t need half the things we buy xx❤️❤️❤️

[@tinastalktime]

Yes I know. I think we are all guilty of buying things we don’t need

[@pennyspearing2731]

I’m 74 Tina and can relate to most of what you said, but I wish that in my twenties I had more confidence and could speak up for myself 😊

[@tinastalktime]

It’s strange how when our children become older they suddenly act like our parents

[@NannyJeano]

Hi Tina. A lot of what you said was very thought-provoking. I wasn't a pushover, but I was very introverted. My husband is my satnav, he's my Dave-Dave. 🙂

[@tinastalktime]

Yes we can sometimes be like that. Love your channel

[@jackRansome-p7r]

you sound like me lol wise words 😊

[@sweetlorraine6982]

I had a daughter a little later in life and she’s always pulling me up for not listening and even when i try not to interrupt she says that was difficult for you or i get told off for having to say my piece.

[@tinastalktime]

Yes they end up acting like the parent to us

[@franwalker9437]

You reminded me about ‘the man from the Pru’ coming to collect the insurance !

[@tinastalktime]

Yes ours was from the Pru and Provident cheques to get your school uniform

[@BusyBeeMaree]

❤When you talked about hair conditioner I immediately was transported back to my mum washing my hair with Vosene. I couldn’t stand the scent of that.❤

[@tinastalktime]

Oh no I remember that smell it was awful

[@Nellie550]

Hi Tina, some good ones here which I would agree with , at almost 83 , looking back we had so little cosmetics wise but I think we enjoyed what we did have and looked good, I have never learnt to drive, what a mistake x

[@tinastalktime]

Oh what a shame as it gives you independence but at least we have our bus passes

[@Nellie550]

@tinastalktime I did have a couple of lessons but wasn't interested, I wish I had continued, luckily hubby still drives and as you say we do have our bus passes (at the moment ) x

[@sandraholland5663]

Hi Tina. I really enjoyed your video it’s so interesting to listen to. I wish I had learned to say no to things I didn’t want to do and say yes to more of the things I wanted to do I’m still the same even though I’m in my fifties now and I remember going on an assertive course to learn to say no and being told just say no stop looking for excuses people should just accept no but why do we always feel we have to give reasons for saying no and I still can’t just say no 😂. I wish I had spent more time playing with my daughters when they were little but I was busy working and doing housework etc and we did play but I wish I hadn’t been so focused on getting housework done. I do wonder too now if we need all these fabric softeners, so much skincare etc I remember my mum using oil of Ulay and washed her face with soap and water and she used her lipstick as a bit of blusher 😂 and she had lovely skin. Really enjoyed your video and it has made me think and I need to change some things. Thank you for this Tina. You always make me smile. Have a lovely Sunday and a lovely week ❤💕💕

[@tinastalktime]

Thank you so much for watching

[@sandraletsche7236]

Hi Tina , very interesting topics. I will be 69 in November so nearly all the things you mentioned I can relate to. Learning to drive is something I really wish I had done. My late husband who I met when I was 15 loved to drive and when we got a little car of our own in our Twenties it was just the norm that he was the driver. As I have always been unconfident I was always happy that he drove us everywhere. As you may remember I have been widowed for 13 years now and have really bad mobility issues. So how I now wish I could drive. Well thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and l look forward to your next videos x👍

[@tinastalktime]

Oh what a shame as it does give you independence. I know what you mean though because until my husband was ill he always drove which made me less confident. I used to be frightened of driving on the motorway.

[@sandraletsche7236]

Thanks Tina 👍

[@hilsbeasley539]

Hahaha, the butting in resonates so well with me. I was raised with my mother telling me it was rude to interrupt people who were talking, and thus I became a very good listener. Fast forward to life now, and I have two very good friends, both with a heart of gold but always jump in when I start talking, asking questions on what I'm trying to tell them! I've got to the point now where I do actually say "I'm trying to tell you, if you'll listen"! They're beautiful people and I'm so glad I can get away with saying that to them! As for creams and softeners, I'm 67 and have used night cream for many years, it's done me well and I have to say I love my clothes feeling soft and smelling nice. Very good points, though! xx

[@tinastalktime]

Yes I do too it’s a luxury

[@janelevers291]

Thanks Tina for your wise thoughts xxx

[@anneowens1073]

A lovely vlog Tina x

[@tinastalktime]

Thanks so much

[@Maria_crocker]

Enjoyed this video Tina x

[@tinastalktime]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Tahirwelfare]

😊❤😊❤😊😊❤

[@hazels27]

Hi Tina, another thoughtful video. When you mentioned your Gran and Nivea, I thought about my Mum and the only skincare in the house was Ponds Cold Cream! I would tell myself that when you get older being able to diet and lose weight isn’t as easy later as when you are young. I could decide to shed a few pounds and almost immediately fit back into clothes. It doesn’t happen now! I learned to drive at 17 ( I took my driving test in my gymslip and passed first time - can anyone remember school gymslips like tunics with the school colours sash?) and had access to a car so I was lucky. At 20 you didn’t realise that often the friends you knew or met then may be in your life to the end, so choose them carefully and treasure the good ones! Thanks for bringing back memories.

[@tinastalktime]

Yes it’s lovely to look back yes I remember gymslips and liberty bodices

[@moiracallaghan145]

My friend and I were just talking about Pond's Cold Cream the other day! My grandmother used that and Nivea and had amazing skin!

[@hazels27]

@@tinastalktime oh yes. I forgot the liberty bodices and the rubber buttons. I told my granddaughters about them and they could not believe that I was telling the truth! I wish I had kept one for the Mementoes Box. They don’t wear vests in winter and go out in flimsy glad rags wear - I wonder how they keep warm!

[@RhianWarlow]

Great video - think I'm a bit old fashioned - only use simple soap (a bar) & Olay on my face. We dont need all these things xx

[@tinastalktime]

No i agree

[@janetteparker472]

Great vlog Tina. I wish I'd asked more questions about family members that had passed away. Also, I stayed far to long in a marriage that wasn't working. I didn't learn to drive until I was 53 ~ it's totally changed my life. 😊xx

[@tinastalktime]

Oh it does well done you for persevering. It just makes you independent

[@kathylaidler8198]

Tina you speak very wise words - you almost mirror my thoughts - and I’m almost the same age as you.

[@tinastalktime]

Thank you for watching.

[@lizparr9927]

Hi Tina, really enjoyed your video, i can identify with all you say , our age group did marry early, life now has more opportunities for women, i think the older we get we realise how precious time, family and friends are and we value them, let's keep making lovely memories ❤❤

[@tinastalktime]

Yes I agree

[@moiracallaghan145]

WIsh I had asked my parents more details about how they met. I can't imagine how I ever got anywhere without SatNav but always had an AA map so that must have been enough!

[@tinastalktime]

Yes we rely on these things nowadays

[@essanjay8604]

Despite the age differences there were a lot of similarities among you four today. My main takeaway from listening to you all is how short life is and how quickly it passes. We need to try and make every day count.

[@tinastalktime]

We do thank you for watching

[@maureenlowther7621]

Morning Tina, I don’t have many regrets but one I do have is not sticking with learning to drive. We had a car when we got married but before that I lived in London so I didn’t need a car went everywhere by bus. Then I was to busy when I got married and then having children, when I eventually went back to work I got a little Hillman Imp and started learning to drive. My next door neighbour was a driving instructor so he taught me. Well I could drive perfectly alright until it came to the test I was a bundle of nerves and failed three times that was it I wouldn’t drive again which I now bitterly regret. As you say young people nowadays want everything at once we used to have to save up for things. I am 89 now and live with my son after coming back from Spaib which my husband and I lived for 10 years but he got terminal cancer and died after being back in the UK for only 6 months.❤️❤️

[@tinastalktime]

Oh I am so sorry. It must have been very hard for you

[@Christina-kn9vt]

Hi Tina enjoyed this video very much, i’m 72 and can relate to all those thoughts and memories!

[@tinastalktime]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lindabaker6099]

Really interesting video, I wish at 20 I traveled and saw more of the world but married at 18 and had to set up a home and then had my son at 21 ❤️👍🏻

[@tinastalktime]

I think people got married so much younger then

[@SueSymonds]

Hi Tina.i wish I had learnt to drive and learnt Languages ❤

[@tinastalktime]

Yes I would love to learn other languages. I did got to night school to try and learn Italian but I was just no good at it

[@pamelawright1369]

My mom never used skin care her skin was lovely, my hair in rags, moms in waving clips, old knickers for dish and floor clothes, my daughter would have a good laugh😂 thank you for sharing 😅

[@tinastalktime]

Thank you for watching Pamela

[@olivebobo6885]

We used old under shirts, vests for dusters and floor clothes.

[@jackRansome-p7r]

i was told many years ago wear good shoes and tidy hair sorted lol x

[@tinastalktime]

Yes me too

[@shirleycasey6929]

Very good. ❤

[@tinastalktime]

Thank you! 😃